defensive medicine. it s where things really start to add up. for you, the patient. that s why we re talking about it. this constant concern about being sued can add up to $850 billion a year according to a recent gallup survey. in some cases the cost of medical malpractice insurance has gotten so high doctors are forced to stop practicing medicine all together and that s making it hard for you to find a doctor. in mississippi, for example, certain areas where women in their last trimester of pregnancy may have to temporarily live 100 miles away from home to receive proper care from a obstetrician. anthony is president of the american association of jess tus, largest trial bar in the united states. represent eed plaintiffs. albert strung, american college of obstetricians and gynecology, used to be a practicing lawyer as well. thank you for joining us.