Medical malpractice claims are rising in prominence as a serious healthcare issue in the United States healthcare system. In the strictest legal definition, medical malpractice is a legal suit which must be able to attest that the healthcare practitioner breached…

With the extension of expected life span in the United States, the aging population is expected to increase. By 2030, 20% of the country’s population will be greater than 65 years old. When compared to the younger population, elderly individuals…