Arizona Moves to Protect ER Doctors from Liability

The Arizona Senate has voted to make it harder to successfully sue emergency medical providers for alleged malpractice.

The Arizona's Senate's 21-8 vote Monday approving a bill to raise the required burden of proof for claims of negligent care sends the measure to the House.  The article is unclear but I think I recall that the new standard is "clear and convincing" evidence.  A harder hill to climb for malpractice victims in Arizona.

Former Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed the same bill in the past.  Far away as the head of Homeland Security, I doubt she is thrilled that the Arizona legislature is rolling over for the doctor's lobby and her replacement is likely to sign the bill if it passes the Arizona House.