Statement by Kenneth J. Printen, M.D.
President, Illinois State Medical Society
Re: President George W. Bush’s visit to Madison County, Illinois
January 5, 2005

Collinsville, Illinois -- Illinois doctors are inspired by President Bush’s strong commitment to reform our nation’s legal system and to improve access to health care for our patients. His visit to Madison County, Illinois – our country’s infamous “judicial hellhole” for the second straight year – highlights the need to pass legislation that will eliminate unwarranted lawsuits and bring balance to runaway jury awards. Doctors are hopeful that the President’s leadership will spur much needed legal reform to repair the litigation system and keep doctors in Illinois. Illinois cannot afford a “three-peat” of its unflattering designation.

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Dr. Printen is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in Evanston, IL.

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