Proposal would let patients ask about malpractice insurance
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Patients could ask whether their doctors have medical malpractice insurance under a proposal from a physician who is a freshman state legislator.
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House Bill 147 would add malpractice insurance to the list of items patients can ask about before seeking treatment, including the estimated cost of treatment or tests.
It is sponsored by Ben Watson, a doctor from Savannah. The bill has been assigned to the House Health and Human Services Committee for review and discussion.
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