A patient has filed a $1 million medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital. The hospital administration is adamant that it is not liable. It has instructed its legal counsel to proceed toward trial where it may be absolved of liability. Besides the financial resources required to legally defend itself, what non-monetary factors must the hospital take into consideration when deciding to proceed toward trial? Research and find a documented malpractice case or lawsuit to support your discussion.

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