ADVISORY/Victims of Preventable Medical Injuries Stand Behind Washington's U.S. Senate Delegation for Upholding Patient Rights.

Legal Writers/Health/Medical Writers

ADVISORY...for Monday (Feb. 23)

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Results of Medical Secrecy Agreement Survey to be Announced

MONDAY, FEB. 23 AT 10:30 A.M.

Who:    Local victims of preventable medical injuries and their
        families, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association,
        Washington Citizen Action and members of the Trust Juries
        coalition.

What:   Victims' advocates and consumer groups will discuss the impact
        of malpractice liability caps and commend U.S. Senator Maria
        Cantwell and U.S. Senator Patty Murray for their stalwart
        support of patient rights in the planned February 24 Senate
        vote on S2061. The federal bill includes provisions on
        liability caps that mirror local bills currently under review
        in the Washington state legislature.

        WSTLA will also release the results of a recent survey with
        important information about the impact of medical secrecy
        agreements on patient safety.

When:   Monday, February 23, 2004
        10:30 a.m.

Where:  REI Flagship Store
        North Conference Room
        222 Yale Avenue North
        Seattle, Washington  98109

Note:   Media materials with background information on the issue will
        be provided during the conference.

Media
Contact: Shelly F. Cohen, 206-443-9357
         [e-mail]