'. IIE\LTII "TIle Judiciary Committee mem­ bers would let people be killed first, and authorize tudy group to deter­ mine whether or not they ought to e , MHC ch r e , euthan i dvocate h ve tried to d troy children too young to expre de ire to die, when th American Medical iation ued to overturn feder I civil right regulation protecting infants wi th handicap from di criminatory neglect. MHC ch rge that thi "Death Lobb" repre nts a danger not only to I 10 y By ANDY HALLDORSON C.pltal N.w. SMVI". " WHO' S REA LL Y PROTECTING the little guy? - I LANSING-Medical lobbyists are don't think anybody i in the pre ent optimistic that reforms to limit sy tem," she said. "It's very hard in liability awards and reduce insurance some inner, city and rural areas to find costs for Michigan doctors by up to bone peciali t or an ob tetrician be- 20 percent-and patients bills by ex- cause of medical liability.. " tension - finally will see daylight in Studie cited by the Michigan the next Legislature. Hospital ociation reported that Blaming the House for waylaying Michigan doctors and hospitals pay reforms last term, they say the depar- nearly $500 million a year for in- ture of Michigan Trial Lawyers As- urance, three times higher than the sociation (MTLA) allies House national state average. "\ peak �w ,P®Ilk, D-Mpn1tO.$e, ... 4 The averase ,ins\ARlJlce cos for aAd }iouse Judiciary Cbairm try special! t uch obstetricians or Bullard, D-Ann Arbor, will open the neurosuseons range from $40,00 to door to limiting liability awards. $65,000 a year, and from about But MTLA spoke man Gary $70,000 to $100,000 in the high-risk Fralick warned it wa all- part of metro-Detroit area, said Brain lawyer-bashing politics, and that big Hodge, spokesman for Michigan businesses and insurance companies Physicians Mutual Liability Co., the may "run rough-shod over Ii ttle state's largest insurer of physicians. people." Hodge said Michigan's liability "We focus on personal respon- climate was among the top three or sibility ... whether it's a corporation's four worst in the nation. responsibility to produce safe "Physicians in Michigan pay more products, or a physician's ability to for less coverage," he said "We're, provide safe care," Fralick said. definitely not like other states." "Anytime you reduce respon- sibility ... then people are going to get hurt." ESCAPING FROM 'AN ABUSIVE RELA TIONSHIP .. If you often feel helple s, r trieted, unsure of yourself, and alone, take a closer look at your home life: -Does your partner criticize you fre­ quently about your clothes, your weiaht, or the way you do things around the house? -Are you often discour ed from making phone calls or. plannin activities with friend out ide the home? -00 you find youndf keepina geCrds from your partner, because you are afraid of the consequences? - Do you feel coerced into acting i ways that you normally would not ct? . -Are you ever pu hed, hit, choked. thrown down, or threatened with a weapon? If these circum tanc sound familiar to you, chances are, you are involved in an unhealthy and abu ive relation hip. Although your world may seem isolated and hope , you arc not alone. Millions of Qther women are trug­ glina with imilar difficulti . And many women have found the cour e and upport to escape to a new and rewardina life. There i certainly a brighter and more fulftllin life for you, if you want it. The key to making a change is facing the problem and seekin upport. For the hort-term, find someone in whom you can con­ fide-a friend, a rdative, a doctpr, a nurse, or a cler member. Ar­ ranae to contact him or her if you are in dan er. Try to set ide money and important documents in case you need to make a quick exit. Learn to recognize the sians of trou­ ble and leave before a violent episode occur. If you need im­ mediate help, call the police or the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-432-9777. Figuring out a Ion -term solution is not easy. You may have confusina feelilllS of love and loyalty toward your partner while knowing inside you that the relationship is threaten­ ing your well-being. YDU may be frightened to break off on your own, especia1Jy if you have children or have been tinancially dependent on your partner. Seek advice from those close to you in whom you have confided. Counseling also can help you im­ prove your lf-im e and give you a po itive outlook on life. No one can determine what is best for you, but by discu in possible options and �ng your itualion from others' points of view, you are likely to di over your If what is the best course of ction. Not everyone need to or wants to escape from a troubling relation- hip. Somctim difficulties can be worked out. But if you feel tbat your current ituation i hopeless or dan erou , you owe it to your If to try a De tart. Nat w«k: Condoms For Womm FEIDLER SAID aid she expects . new reform bills to be identical to two bill that passed the Senate last year before the movement met its doom in the House Senate Bills 248 and 249 include: - A limit of $225,000 on non­ economic damages, such as pain and suffering. - A limit of $1.5 million for economic damages, such as medical costs and lost income. - Provisions to speed up lengthy and expensive court process. -Tigh nedlan to limit ex- ceptions to .,w .. 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