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When a patient through no fault of his or her own is overdosed or given the wrong medication they shouldn't have their rights taken away. with respect to defensive medicine i have to say the proof is in the pudding. in states like texas which already have the most restrictive limitations on lawsuits doctors order tests at the same rate as in states with no limitations. in fact -- >> the issue there, i mean, it would be possible, as i think you're suggesting, that sometimes doctors, people order more tests because it may be lining their pocketbooks as opposed to practicing defensive medicine. l...

Let's that you can more about this issue that gets americans worked up. anthony tarricone, president of the american association of gestus. largest trial bar in the united states. represented plaintiffs. albert strunk, american college of obstetricians and gynecology, used to be a practicing lawyer as well. dr. strunk, dr. tarricone, thank you for joining us. this is a fascinating topic. big topic, as you may note today. critics of tort reform say it takes away the patients' rights, and it doesn't create better health care. earlier today president obama said medical malpractice is not the sing...

So, you know, the numbers that dr. strunk is putting out there about not enough patients receiving compensation is no reason to take away the rights of patients who have been catastrophically injured. >> you know, again, another big topic. i wish we could continue. dr. strunk, sorry to cut you off there. obviously stay tuned. lot more on this. anthony tarricone. dr. strunk. thanks so much. i'm going to take you to my operating room, item by high priced item. i'll explain it to you. can president obama's held care plan or anyone's bring those costs down? we're going to keep them honest. a...

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