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Brett I.W. Zbar
Researcher at Harvard University
Publications - 3
Citations - 776
Brett I.W. Zbar is an academic researcher from Harvard University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Malpractice & Medical malpractice. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 759 citations.
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Costs of medical injuries in Utah and Colorado
Eric J. Thomas,David M. Studdert,Joseph P. Newhouse,Brett I.W. Zbar,K M Howard,E J Williams,Troyen A. Brennan +6 more
TL;DR: The costs of adverse events were similar to the national costs of caring for people with HIV/AIDS, and totaled 4.8% of per capita health care expenditures in these states.
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Negligent care and malpractice claiming behavior in Utah and Colorado
David M. Studdert,Eric J. Thomas,Helen Burstin,Brett I.W. Zbar,Endel J. Orav,Troyen A. Brennan +5 more
TL;DR: The elderly and the poor are particularly likely to be among those who suffer negligence and do not sue, perhaps because their socioeconomic status inhibits opportunities to secure legal representation.