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Litigation

Jul. 11, 2013

MICRA reformers threaten laws to impose doctor drug tests, other hurdles

As part of a push to reform the state's medical malpractice law, tort lawyers and consumer advocates are also taking aim at doctors. Ballot measure proposals in the works include requiring random drug testing for doctors.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO As part of a push to reform the state's medical malpractice law, tort lawyers and consumer advocates are also taking aim at doctors. Ballot measure proposals in the works include requiring random drug testing for doctors with hospital privileges, going after the state's controversial medical review board, and advocating for centralized tracking of prescriptions.


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