On the Influence of Apologies on the Likelihood of Lawsuits in Cases of Perceived Medical Negligence: Analysis of Archival and Experimental Data
Text-based apologies appear to exert little influence on individuals' intention to file a lawsuit in DMC cases, while physical and emotional damage are the primary motivators. This suggests that medical providers aiming to mitigate legal risks must explore alternative interventions beyond apologies.
Authors
- Elad Yom‐Tov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2380-4584)
- Anat Rafaeli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0300-5806)
- Paul D. Feigin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5665-0331)
- Nelly Arbel-Groissman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2843-7356)
- Eran Dorfman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4342-7864)
Institutions
- Bar-Ilan University (IL)
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (IL)
- University of Maryland, College Park (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/77493
- Primary Topic
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00