Masking malpractice cases
A Sun follow-up: Masking malpractice cases
Long wait for action in death of their son
Three years after their teenage son, Michael, died from taking a prescription painkiller, George and Alicia Osgood are still waiting for the outcome of a state investigation into his death. Full story...
Sun Follow-Up
Calls for more doctor oversight
Key Maryland lawmakers are calling for tighter oversight of the state's doctors, including greater disclosure of malpractice claims histories and other information by the Board of Physicians. Full story...
Masking malpractice cases
When lawsuits leave out doctors
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Doctor profiles veiled in secrecy
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Confidential warnings outnumber public sanctions
In resolving complaints about doctors, Maryland's medical licensing board is more likely to issue confidential warnings than impose public sanctions, state records show. Full story...
Where you can find malpractice records
The Maryland Board of Physicians' Web site is the official source of information about doctors but includes very little about their malpractice claims histories. To find that information, consumers must go elsewhere. Full story...
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Disregarding the symptoms
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Sun Q&A
Fred Schulte on his malpractice series
Patricia Helfrich, Baltimore: Why are they [the state Board of Physicians] permitted to operate in secrecy? If they are so far behind, get some more people or get some people who can get it done. Pain, suffering and life is involved. Why don't they have statutory deadlines? Full story...
Series methodology
The Sun's investigation is based on thousands of pages of records, as well as dozens of interviews with doctors, lawyers, patients, lawmakers and regulatory experts. Full story...
Medical malpractice reform
Archived coverage of state leaders' efforts to reduce doctors' insurance rates. Full story...
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