How confidential settlements prevent the public from learning about doctor misconduct
- Dignity 4Patients
- Oct 26, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 14, 2023

By KGW News - 26.10.2023 [USA] - [Oregon]
Part of KGW's new documentary, Sick Medicine, explored a trend of confidential settlement agreements used in medical malpractice lawsuits. Confidential settlement agreements prevent victims from talking about cases involving doctors accused of misconduct or sexual abuse.
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