The Litchfield County Medical Association
Connecticut Doctor's Day
DOCTOR'S DAY AT THE STATE CAPITAL
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
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Dr. Richard Hanwacker of Sharon, Dr. Peter Wilson of New Milford, and Dr. Douglas Gerard of New Hartford review the "Physicians Caring for Connecticut" information presented by the Connecticut State Medical Society.
Dr. Douglas Gerard, seated behind Dr. Joel Marks, reviews the "Physicians Caring for Connecticut" information.
Dr. Malcolm Brown from Sharon connects with a fellow Connecticut State Medical Society physician.
Seyed, H. Aleali, MD. President of the Connecticut State Medical Society, addresses the audience. Dr. Aleali stated that all Connecticut counties were represented at the day's events. Dr. Aleali went on to express that, as physicians dealing with the current medical malpractice crisis: "We have to be more active, we have to talk more with our patients....We must get legislators to believe there is a (medical malpractice) crisis." Dr. Aleali urged Connecticut physicians to talk with legislators one-on-one.
Ken Ferrucci, Director of Government Affairs of the Connecticut State Medical Society, along with Dr. Seyed Aleali, address the audience. Mr. Ferrucci stated that all the Connecticut counties have done an excellent job on the local level by holding round-table discussions and meetings with legislators. He also said that the postcards which have been placed in physicians offices are beginning to show patients how this medical malpractice crisis is effecting physicians and patients alike.
The Honorable John G. Rowland, Governor of the State of Connecticut, speaks to the CSMS physicians. Governor Rowland agreed with physicians, stating: "This (the medical malpractice crisis) is one of the most critical issues facing Connecticut....This is not something that just effects doctors, this is a health care access issue that effects our families, our communities, and our care...Let's do something right and let's do it effective."
A panel of physicians, patients, and legislators address the audience on the importance of medical malpractice reform.
Connecticut State Medical Society physicians listens to fellow physicians, patients, and the Honorable John. G. Rowland, Governor of the State of Connecticut.
The Connecticut State Medical Society set-up a display in the Legislative Office Building depicting the up-close and personal side of how the medical malpractice crisis is effecting physicians and patients.
The representative physicians of Litchfield County, Dr. Malcolm Brown of Sharon, Dr. Douglas Gerard of New Hartford, Dr. Richard Hanwacker of Sharon, Dr. Holland of St. Mary's Hospital, and Dr. Peter Wilson of New Milford speak with 32nd District State Senator Louis C. DeLuca and 63rd House Representative George Wilbur.
Litchfield County Medical Association - 241 Main St - Torrington, CT 06790
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