Putting a Price on Malpractice
The cap on pain and suffering that's part of President Bush's health plan has its share of critics and supporters. In Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Bush said he wants "to protect good doctors from junk lawsuits" through changes in the medical malpractice system. Bush has touted a nationwide cap on malpractice awards for pain and suffering. The cap is modeled after a law that's been in place in California for decades.













