Abstract:
Overuse of medicines and medical interventions, patient safety, and rising costs are among the greatest challenges facing modern health care. Because medical malpractice systems are thought to be a driving factor, it is logical to consider alternative medical regulatory structures.1 New Zealand’s experience with no-fault compensation for medical injury and separate medical professional accountability processes may provide insights. Now that the no-fault system has been fully in place for a decade, it is timely to reflect critically on potential lessons for health systems around the world.
