3 ms·what's the alternative in practice; having no recourse if a negligent doctor maims or kills you?by kyleee 5y agowhat's the alternative in practice; having no recourse if a negligent doctor maims or kills you?kelnos 5y agoThere's a big difference between negligence and making a good-faith decision based on training and experience that later turns out to be wrong. Actual negligence should, of course, absolutely be punished.als0 5y agoWell said.