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The Doctor's Office, April 2005 Are office staff malpractice targets? Managers, coders fear they're next in line for litigation Most in healthcare agree that the malpractice crisis has spiraled out of control, causing physicians everywhere to spend more time on due diligence about what coverage they need and more money to get that change. However, it's no longer just doctors, nurses, and direct caregivers troubled by the prospect of costly litigation that can damage their current and future livelihood.