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February 09, 2006

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Where in Oregon is this hospital? Are they looking for docs? ER Docs? Is the cap guaranteed to stick for a few years? Any answers would be appreciated.
A fed-up with Defensive medicine doc.

David

The hospital is located in Portland. http://www.ohsuhealth.com/

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A hospital must be fair to all of their patients!

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This means that these systems must be set up according to strict operating standard.

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That amount is low especially for catastrophic illnesses to kids.

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there's not even any money left for the patient

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