Title |
No-fault compensation for ventilator-dependent children: a reasonable settlement value for lifetime attendant care
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Published in |
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, August 2016
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DOI | 10.2147/rmhp.s108238 |
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Authors |
Randall C Jenkins, Brian W Boelens, Kari L Aasheim, Nikolaus Gravenstein |
Abstract |
Severe neurological outcomes sustained in childhood often result in lifetime health care needs that are beyond the financial means of most families. When severe neurological deficits are alleged to have resulted from professional negligence, relief may be sought through litigation; however, the American tort system often yields inconsistent results or no compensation for patients. We sought to identify a reasonable, objective, and data-based monetary range for a no-fault compensation system with high- and low-financial limits for those with severe neurological deficits. Based on documented life expectancies and attendant care cost studies, the data analysis indicates a no-fault settlement payment ranging from US$479,712.24 to $3,098,504.16, reasonably ensures care and services for life. |
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Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 100% |
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Researcher | 2 | 22% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 1 | 11% |
Lecturer | 1 | 11% |
Student > Master | 1 | 11% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 3 | 33% |
Economics, Econometrics and Finance | 1 | 11% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 1 | 11% |
Unknown | 4 | 44% |