Medical malpractice trials should not be shrouded in secrecy. Following are 5 more “secrets” that jurors should know (continued from yesterday).
Secret #5. If a doctor admits fault to a patient, Ohio courts will not allow that into evidence. Ohio recently enacted a so-called “Apology Statute” that keeps a doctor’s admission out of evidence.
Secret #6. Jurors want to know when doctors engage in misconduct like altering records or acting recklessly. However, these facts can be withheld from a jury. When a doctor commits malpractice to a degree where punitive damages are warranted, Ohio law bifurcates the