Active duty cannot sue for military medical malpractice

[MillCreek]

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/03/24/controversial-military-malpractice-policy-may-be-closer-overturn-ever.html

For about 60 years, active duty military personnel have been unable to sue for malpractice committed in military medical facilities.  This is known as the Feres doctrine.  There have  been various attempts over the years to overturn this doctrine on the basis of fairness.  It will be interesting to see if the latest appellate cases or legislation goes anywhere.

The military does not always enjoy the highest caliber of medical providers, especially in the more civilian-lucrative medical and surgical specialties. 

[Hawkmoon]

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/03/24/controversial-military-malpractice-policy-may-be-closer-overturn-ever.html

For about 60 years, active duty military personnel have been unable to sue for malpractice committed in military medical facilities.  This is known as the Feres doctrine.  There have  been various attempts over the years to overturn this doctrine on the basis of fairness.  It will be interesting to see if the latest appellate cases or legislation goes anywhere.

The military does not always enjoy the highest caliber of medical providers, especially in the more civilian-lucrative medical and surgical specialties. 

But, but ... Hawkeye Pierce and Trapper John! The best of the best!

[Angel Eyes]

Frank Burns.

[RoadKingLarry]

Frank Burns.

For every "Hawkeye Pierce" quality doctor there is 100 "Frank Burns" quality doctors in the military

[MechAg94]

It seems to me that there either needs to be civil liability or criminal liability.  If the courts say one isn't an option then the other needs to be in use.  I think criminal liability would be odd, but I am told it is used in some countries.