November 20, 2008
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. More
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. More
Masking malpractice cases
When lawsuits leave out doctors
Last of three parts More
Masking malpractice cases
Doctor profiles veiled in secrecy
Second of three parts More
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. More
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. More
Masking Malpractice Cases
Disregarding the symptoms
First of three parts More
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. More
Medical malpractice reform
Archived coverage of state leaders' efforts to reduce doctors' insurance rates. More
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