JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Proponents of restrictions on malpractice lawsuits claim that tort reform will improve access to medical care. ⋯ Tort reform increased physician supply. Further research is needed to determine whether reform-induced increases in physician supply benefited patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Treatment of complicated grief: a randomized controlled trial.
Complicated grief is a debilitating disorder associated with important negative health consequences, but the results of existing treatments for it have been disappointing. ⋯ Complicated grief treatment is an improved treatment over interpersonal psychotherapy, showing higher response rates and faster time to response.
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Previous studies have reported that the number and distribution of trauma centers are uneven across states, suggesting large differences in access to trauma center care. ⋯ Selecting trauma centers based on geographic need, appropriately locating medical helicopter bases, and establishing formal agreements for sharing trauma care resources across states should be considered to improve access to trauma care in the United States.