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We Report, You Decide (At Your Own Risk) #767141

FNC Evening News for Monday, Feb 23, 2004
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(Studio: Shepard Smith) Report introduced.

(Miami: Orlando Salinas) The decision by a growing number of doctors not to carry medical malpractice insurance examined; details given about the new trend of “going bare”, because of the rising cost of malpractice insurance and the criticism that it limits the amount of money a patient can receive even when the doctor has been found liable. [Neurosurgeon Dr. Amos STOLL†- explains why he doesn’t carry insurance.] [Medical malpractice lawyer Marvin KURZBAN†- explains the effect “going bare” has on lawsuits.] [Mother Altagrace LEBRODE†- comments on her daughter’s case where a doctor did not carry malpractice insurance.] [Financial planner Marc SINGER†- says doctors have to decide not to carry insurance just to stay in business.]

Reporter(s):
Smith, Shepard;
Salinas, Orlando
Duration:
00:02:20

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