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University of Missouri School of Law

Journal

1987

Mediation

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Grievance Mediation Of Contracual Disputes In Public Education, Sylvia Skratek Jan 1987

Grievance Mediation Of Contracual Disputes In Public Education, Sylvia Skratek

Journal of Dispute Resolution

This summary provides an overview of the findings of the study. There are, of course, many findings in the body of the report which are not summarized here, and interested readers are encouraged to examine the full report for these details.


Mediating With A Powerful/Competitive Couple: Michael And Debbie, John M. Haynes Jan 1987

Mediating With A Powerful/Competitive Couple: Michael And Debbie, John M. Haynes

Journal of Dispute Resolution

The behavior of the mediator is situational. That is, s/he not only uses specific strategies that are appropriate to each situation during the mediation, s/he also behaves differently depending on the overall dynamics of the parties. If both parties are equally powerful and competitive, the mediator tends to be more controlling and engage in direct control activities that are not explained to the parties. If the parties appear to be fragile and/or depressed, the mediator will be less controlling, seek to gain their permission for strategies to empower them, and move more slowly through the process.


Healing Angry Wounds: The Roles Of Apology And Mediation In Disputes Between Physicians And Patients, Ann J. Kellett Jan 1987

Healing Angry Wounds: The Roles Of Apology And Mediation In Disputes Between Physicians And Patients, Ann J. Kellett

Journal of Dispute Resolution

This country is in the midst of what has been identified as a medical malpractice "crisis."' A similar "crisis" was recognized over a decade ago. 2 In both eras, rates for medical liability insurance soared, 3 frequency and severity of claims reportedly increased, 4 and damage awards spiralled.' Decreased availability of malpractice insurance coverage, 6 and its increased cost, threatened availability of physician services in certain specialties and geographic areas.