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Draft Adr In Healthcare Malpractice

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ADR in Healthcare Malpractice

Introduction

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a cost-effective modern approach to conflict

resolution that has grown from its use in commercial law to other private sectors. Its

characteristics, such as emphasis and confidentiality on mutually beneficial and acceptable

solutions, seem to have roots in disputes arising from medical negligence. The healthcare system

comprises an array of relationships, but the main relationship the discussion focuses on is

between a health care practitioner and a patient, hence the question of ADR in healthcare

Malpractice. The growing number of healthcare disputes has influenced the growing popularity

of ADR. Many scholars have shown that ADR techniques such as arbitration mediation and

bible-based dispute resolution are rational from an economic perspective and help maintain

relationships, increase satisfaction among patients and their relatives, and increase patient safety.

ADR Definition

“ADR refers to resolving disputes without resorting to litigation” (Amirthalingam, 2017).

ADR consists of various methods to determine solutions between disputing parties while

avoiding expenses and long procedures in the court. There are several features that all ADR

techniques have in common. It includes the presence of a dispute between at least two parties

related to civil legal duties, which may result in court litigation. Still, the parties have decided to

resolve it through confidential processes and independent individuals with particular objectivity

levels (Šustek & Holčapek, 2017). As mentioned earlier, the techniques are diverse and depend

on jurisdictions. The techniques include negotiation, mediation, arbitration, expert interventions,

and dispute resolution panels. This discussion will focus on several frequently utilized

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1 ADR in Healthcare Malpractice Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date 2 ADR in Healthcare Malpractice Introduction Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a cost-effective modern approach to conflict resolution that has grown from its use in commercial law to other private sectors. Its characteristics, such as emphasis and confidentiality on mutually beneficial and acceptable solutions, seem to have roots in disputes arising from medical negligence. The healthcare system comprises an array of relationships, but the main relationship the discussion focuses on is between a health care practitioner and a patient, hence the question of ADR in healthcare Malpractice. The growing number of healthcare disputes has influenced the growing popularity of ADR. Many scholars have shown that ADR techniques such as arbitration mediation and bible-based dispute resolution are rational from an economic perspective and help maintain relationships, increase satisfaction among patients and their relatives, and increase patient safety. ADR Definition “ADR refers to resolving disputes without resorting to litigation” (Amirthalingam, 2017). ADR consists of various methods to determine solutions between disputing parties while avoiding expenses and long procedures in the court. There are several features that all ADR techniques have in common. It includes the presence of a dispute between at least two parties related to civil legal duties, which may result in court litigation. Sti ...
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