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Guest host: Steve Roberts
President Bush wants to reduce the amount of money juries can award to plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases in order to discourage what he calls frivolous lawsuits and to stem the rise of malpractice insurance costs. A look at what's wrong with the medical justice system and a range of ideas for improving it.
William Brody, president of Johns Hopkins University
Joanne Doroshow, executive director of the Center for Justice and Democracy
Larry Smarr, president of the Physician Insurers' Association of America
Lisa Gourley, mother of son, Colin, who won a malpractice award related to disabilities acquired at birth
Guest host: Steve Roberts
This is a time of year when people can get even more anxious about food than they already are. We'll talk about strategies to avoid weight gain over the holidays, how to make a New Year's diet resolution that will actually work, and some of the latest research in the causes and treatment of obesity.
Dr. Arthur Frank, Medical Director of the George Washington University weight management program
Sally Squires, health and medical reporter for the Washington Post and "Lean Plate Club" columnist
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