9 Historical Medical Malpractice Dates
9 historical medical malpractice dates show the evolution of medical malpractice law, consistently changing as far back as the Code of Hammurabi in 1754 BC.
October 6, 2021
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9 historical medical malpractice dates show the evolution of medical malpractice law, consistently changing as far back as the Code of Hammurabi in 1754 BC.
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