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One of the major sources of rising costs in the medical field and related health care services is the high number of professional malpractice lawsuits that have become the status quo for many providers.  These numbers, and the costs that are associated with them, have created a situation in which professional malpractice mediation is one of the most sought-after sources of alternative dispute resolution.  Professional malpractice mediation for healthcare disputes is not only a cost-effective and time-saving alternative to costly and lengthy lawsuits—it is also completely confidential, making it an attractive alternative to the public nature of litigation for many health care facilities and health care providers.

Professional malpractice mediation is not just limited to health care and related fields, however.  Attorneys and educators can also benefit from professional malpractice mediation, as these fields have likewise seen a rise in lawsuits and disputes over issues such as negligence, confidentiality or services rendered.  Although most cases involving professional malpractice mediation fall within the realm of health and health-related services, other fields have benefitted from mediation and continue to show success in resolving disputes that are taken through this type of alternative resolution process.

If you have been the victim of professional malpractice and feel that the cost and time involved to pursue a lawsuit does not make pursuing justice reasonable, consider professional malpractice mediation as an alternative.  Many people have been absolutely satisfied with the outcome of the mediation process and feel that mediation is a much preferable alternative to litigation or arbitration for professional malpractice claims.  In many cases, mediation allows clients to continue to receive services from a professional, if so desired, as the relationship is better maintained than if a lawsuit had been pursued.  This fact—that mediation can successfully save client/professional relationships—speaks volumes as to its effectiveness and status as a preferred course of action over litigation.