To the Editor: Recent astronomic awards for medical mishaps, and the follow-on medical indemnity crisis, bring back memories of an earlier editorial I wrote for the Journal dealing with some aspects of this problem. Its message is worth repeating.
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Correspondence:
- 1. Armstrong M. Claims for obstetrical negligence [letter]. Med J Aust 1990; 152: 52.
- 2. Gerber P. No hawkers, canvassers or solicitors! [editorial]. Med J Aust 1990; 152: 3-4.
- 3. Burger CJ. Address to the American Bar Association Commission on advertising. Nat Law J 1985; 22: 18.
- 4. Gerber P. Limitation of liability. ALJ 1984; 58: 418-420.
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