What does sovereign immunity actually provide?

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In places like Florida, for example, what are the actual protections that sovereign immunity put in place? I've heard a variety of things such as "you can't be named in a suit", but from a medicolegal perspective does it actually provide tangible protections?

 

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Depends on the place. I know in South Carolina, if you work for the state (or an institution run by the state, such as one of the medical school hospitals), you can't be named. It doesn't mean someone can't sue for malpractice, just that your name is taken off and they are effectively suing the State of South Carolina. I think Florida is similar.
Apparently this keeps you from having something put on HPDB. No experience with getting sued in either state (yet).

 

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Birdstrike is finding his groove! Another post up on WhiteCoat's blog!

Skuh-huh-ruh-hoo (say it out loud) this working in the pit, seeing patients 4am Sunday morning!