AMA plan to curb malpractice lawsuits and costs
Malpractice suits have surged since 1975, driving up legal costs and insurance premiums while impacting doctor choices. The AMA proposes limits on damages for pain and mental anguish, no punitive damages, lifetime payout caps, sliding contingent-fee scales, mandatory pretrial hearings, and binding arbitration to speed legitimate suits and curb frivolous ones. Indiana already enforces liability and lawyer-fee caps as states address the problem.
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Long Time Coming Score One For Maggie
Thatcher ends 51 week coal strike with a hard won victory for common sense. The battle left a deeply divided nation, bloodshed, and vast costs as Arthur Scargill and the union faced widespread criticism for Soviet and Libyan backing.
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Col. Khadafy
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Classifieds Get Results at Village Voice Personal Party
At a Village Voice party for its personals readers Mel and Carol, both seeking light romance, meet amid 200 attendees and two pages of ads. Carol, 29, notes 35 replies to her ad and schedules a brunch meet, while readers discuss the ad shorthand like SWM and SWF.
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Associated Press
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Village Voice
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TV Tonight Listing Mixup for Classic Movies and Shows
A dense TV guide style list highlights films and programs across networks. Notable items include Lone Wolf McQuade with Chuck Norris and Barbara Carrera, Brigadoon with Gene Kelly, D.C. Cab with Mr. T, and Showboat on classic film rotations, alongside talk and sports coverage and late night lineups.
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David Carradine
Barbara Carrera
Festive
CIA
Officials Clash Over Press Privacy and Nuclear Plans
AP report notes John T. Chain Jr. lifted a staff ban on Times reporter Leslie Gelb while insisting his article on U.S. contingency plans to place nuclear weapons in Canada Iceland Bermuda and Puerto Rico damaged national security. The piece highlights tensions between government officials and the press in 1980s Washington and quotes critics of media access.
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Barry Schweid
Washington
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State Department
New York Times
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Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs
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Chain
U.S
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White House
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Reagan
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Asi Gelb
Bdd' Hs'Chain
Shultz
The
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Jesse Helms
R.N.C
George Keyworth
Isotretinoin and pacemaker issues raise health questions
Reader questions medical concerns spanning pacemaker shocks under the skin and acne treatment. Isotretinoin is noted as helpful for severe acne but with potential side effects, while prompts on weight and hypertension are discussed with caution. The piece closes with brief local telegraph-style notices and subscription rates.
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DR. Donohue
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