This program profiles a 63-year-old obstetrician who describes the measures he is taking to safeguard himself against malpractice suits; an Ob/Gyn who is being sued seven years after a normal delivery; and an attorney who sees malpractice suits as a necessary method of policing the medical profession. The program also visits Physician’s Alert, a database company that provides information for doctors on patients who have a history of suing for malpractice. (19 minutes)

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