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If you spend enough time around a knowledgeable group of physicians (which is not hard to find, after all) discussing issues of medical malpractice, the conversation naturally finds its way to tort reform. Tort reform is of central importance to modern medical practice.

What is one of the main issues of facing physicians today? If we were to poll physicians, for many of them it would be the threat of frivolous malpractice suits. In many states, the threat of being named in a frivolous malpractice suit has risen greatly.