The Commissioner of Health in New York State Wanted to Study

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Short Answer

The Commissioner of Health in New York State wanted to study malpractice litigation in New York.A sample of 31 thousand medical records was drawn from a population of 2.7 million patients who were discharged during 2010.The proportion of malpractice claims filed from the sample of 31 thousand patients is a .

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Definitions:

MRI Scans

A medical imaging technique that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body.

Brain Anatomy

The study of the structure and organization of the brain, including its various areas, functions, and connections between them.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, consisting of nerves and ganglia that connect the brain and spinal cord to the limbs and organs.

Autonomic Nervous System

is a control system that operates unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.