Prison malpractice litigation involving dermatologists: A cross-sectional analysis of dermatologic medical malpractice cases involving incarcerated patients during 1970-2018

To the Editor: Over 75% of dermatologists are projected to face malpractice litigation by the age of 65 years.1Jena A.B. Seabury S. Lakdawalla D. Chandra A. Malpractice risk according to physician specialty.N Engl J Med. 2011; 365: 629-636Crossref PubMed Scopus (565) Google Scholar Moreover, 28.7% of malpractice claims against dermatologists during 2006-2015 were decided in favor of the plaintiff, with an average indemnity payment of $238,145.00...