Malpractice fear sparks debate among doctors and lawyers
Doctors defend that bad results do not prove malpractice and warn of higher premiums and costs passed to patients. They contrast with products liability standards, noting the uncertainty of medicine, emotional tolls, and lengthy suits that can last years. The AMA cites tripled malpractice suits nationally. Illinois data show rising claims and damages, pressuring physicians to overtest and alter care.
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Bennett
O. Ballesteros
Murphysboro
Ballesteros
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Inter-Insurance Exchange
Exchange
Women honored for service in regional recognition program
The article lists 11 of 20 regional women of distinction honored during National Women’s History Week observances at Carbondale malls. Nominees include Judith Ann Roth, Betty Platt, Charlotte West, Shirley A Bass, Helen Killion, Wilma Upchurch, Pearl Roberts, Lois E. Bramitt, Sharon Elmore and others for careers in health, education, athletics, craft, government, writing, nutrition, and civic leadership across Carbondale, Anna, Ava, Benton, Johnston City and Marion.
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Mac
Gilbert
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Williamson- Franklin
Holiday Inn of Carbondale
Judith Ann Roth
Carbondale
Jackson County Community Health Center
Betty Platt
Anna
American Legional Auxiliary
Townsend F. Dodd
American Legion Auxiliary
Charlotte West
SIU Women’s Caucus
SIU C
Shirley A Bass
Church Women United of
Thrift
Helen Killion
Ava
Kincaid Heritage Weavers
Southern Illinois Arts & Crafts Organization
Wilma Upchurch
Route 4
Benton
Benton Woman’s Club
Franklin County Federation of Women
Pearl Roberts
Johnston City
Williamson County Historical Society
Historical Society
National Secretaries Association
Lois E. Bramitt
Carbondale Business and Professional Women’s Club
SIUC
Sharon Elmore
Route 5
Marion
Farm Bureau Woman’s Committee
Williamson County
Farm Bureau
Azevedo Arrest Sparks Custody and Bond Questions
Clemons plans to petition to deny custody if bond is posted while Azevedo faces a murder charge in Jackson County. Court will set a preliminary hearing and appoint an attorney if needed. DCFS consideration includes keeping siblings together under supervision or in foster care, with possible placement with a family friend. The 5,700 page four year investigation weighed by Sheriff Kilquist highlights a long running, detailed case.
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Family Services
Clemons
Azevedo
DCFS
Jackson County Court
Jackson County
William Kilquist
Kilquist
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department
Siuc Security Police
Murphysboro Police Department
Illinois Department of Law Enforcement
Division of Criminal Investigation
Regional A little advice wins a seat on Dist. 95
Nancy Weil reports that James Legacy, chair of agricultural education at SIU Carbondale, was unanimously chosen for the Carbondale Elementary School District 95 board seat vacated by Judy Merritt. Legacy, 13 year old son Peter and 11 year old daughter Lisa are connected to LJHS and District 95. he urged long range space plans at a public hearing and helped secure the appointment after a 3 to 3 deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Weil
Southern Illinois and University
Carbondale
James Legacy
Judy Merritt
Columbia
S.C
Legacy
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale School of Agriculture
SIUC
Lincoln
Sue
Peter
LJHS
Lisa
Legacy backs school board vote as two vie for seat
SIUC’s James Legacy proposed moving sixth graders to Lincoln Junior High to ease space issues, triggering a board vote between Harvey Welch and Peggy Melone. After one withdrawal, the board deadlocked, leaving Welch and Melone as finalists. President Gordon White called the stalemate a sign that Legacy’s advice spurred the process. Legacy will fill the remainder of Mrs. Merritt’s term, ending in November.
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SIUC
James
Lincoln
Harvey Welch
Welch
Melone
Legacy
White
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Helene Curtis
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Nexxus
J.C. Penney Company, Inc
Dist
City of
City Council Chamber
E. College Street
Franklyn H. Moreno
CID
City Hall
Ponderosz
Prouds
Vali
K-Mart Plaza
Ponderosa
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