A newly released survey of New Mexico physicians showed 65% who responded are considering leaving the state to practice elsewhere. Of those, 83% cited as a reason the potential of stiff punitive damages if they lose a medical malpractice case.
The findings presented to the state Legislative Finance Committee on Monday underscore the concerns of various physician and hospitals groups who contend the malpractice climate is driving the state’s physician shortage.
Survey finds punitive damages, malpractice costs driving New Mexico physicians to leave
