A nurse named in a malpractice case may wish to avoid the expense of a trail by going to arbitration. What is another rationale for using this process?
1. There is no need to have attorney representation.
2. Arbitration is not binding, so if the parties do not like the outcome, nothing is lost.
3. Witnesses do not testify under oath and are easier to obtain.
4. There is no formal record made of the arbitration process.
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Rationale: Both sides have legal counsel during arbitration.
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