Gallup Poll Confirms Americans Support Medical Liability Reforms

     A recent Gallup Poll, conducted January 20-23, 2003, confirmed Americans support medical liability reforms, such as those contained in California's MICRA.  One thousand and six adults were surveyed.  Of those surveyed:  41% have somewhat been following the news about the issue of medical practice; 57% believe patients bring too many lawsuits against doctors; 56% describe the issue of medical malpractice insurance a major problem in health care today; 72% favor a limit on the amount patients can be awarded for their emotional pain and suffering; and 64% favor a limit on the amount that patients can be awarded as punishment to doctors for negligence or carelessness.

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