About Malpracticed
Malpracticed is a public accountability registry for the medical profession. We believe that patients have a right to know the track record of their healthcare providers, and that transparency drives better outcomes for everyone.
Every report filed on Malpracticed is cryptographically hashed using SHA-256, appended to an immutable hash-chain ledger, and timestamped on the Bitcoin blockchain via OpenTimestamps. This means no report can ever be silently altered or deleted.
We are not a lawsuit mill or a review site. We are a structured, verifiable public record. Sworn declarations carry the full weight of a legal affidavit. Anonymous reports are accepted but weighted lower in trust scoring.
Accountability is not optional. It is owed.
Methodology
Trust scores are calculated algorithmically based on filed violations. The following factors are considered:
Severity Weighting
Critical violations have a 4x impact, high 3x, medium 2x, and low 1x. This ensures that life-threatening negligence is weighted appropriately.
Time Decay
Older violations decay in impact over time. A 10-year-old report carries less weight than a recent one, reflecting potential for professional growth.
Resolution Factor
Resolved violations carry 50% less impact than open ones. This incentivizes accountability and good-faith engagement with reports.
Filing Type
Sworn declarations (with identity verification and digital signature) carry full weight. Anonymous reports are weighted at 40% impact.
Hash-Chain Integrity
Every report is SHA-256 hashed, chained to adjacent entries in an append-only NDJSON ledger, and timestamped via OpenTimestamps on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Legal Disclaimers
Public Record: Malpracticed operates as a public record registry. Reports filed here are treated as public declarations, similar to court filings or regulatory complaints.
Sworn Declarations: Sworn filings constitute a legal declaration under penalty of perjury. Filing a false sworn declaration may result in legal consequences.
Right of Response: All practitioners and facilities named in reports have the right to file an official response, which is displayed alongside the report.
No Legal Advice: Nothing on Malpracticed constitutes legal or medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.
Limitation of Liability: Malpracticed provides a platform for public accountability. We do not verify the accuracy of individual reports. The trust scoring algorithm is mathematical, not editorial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malpracticed?
Malpracticed is a public accountability registry for medical practitioners. It allows patients and advocates to file sworn declarations about medical malpractice, which are cryptographically hashed, chain-linked, and timestamped on the Bitcoin blockchain via OpenTimestamps.
How is the trust score calculated?
Trust scores start at 5.0 and decrease based on filed violations. Severity weighting (critical > high > medium > low), time decay (older reports carry less weight), resolution factor (resolved reports have reduced impact), and filing type (sworn declarations carry more weight than anonymous) are all factored in.
Can reports be removed?
No. Once a report is filed, its SHA-256 hash is appended to an immutable ledger and timestamped on the Bitcoin blockchain. Reports cannot be deleted or altered. However, practitioners and facilities can file official responses, and reports can be marked as resolved.
What is OpenTimestamps?
OpenTimestamps (OTS) is a protocol that anchors the SHA-256 hash of a document into the Bitcoin blockchain, providing an independently verifiable proof of existence at a specific point in time. Once confirmed (typically 4-24 hours), the timestamp is immutable and trustless.
Is Malpracticed legal advice?
No. Malpracticed is a public record registry, not a law firm. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal advice. If you have been harmed by medical malpractice, consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
Can practitioners respond to reports?
Yes. Practitioners and facilities can file official responses to any report. Responses require identity verification, malpractice insurance documentation or medical license proof, and a filing fee. Responses are also hash-chain ledgered and timestamped.