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Do medical malpractice caps offer justice to families suffering due to errors?

Many states limit how much money can be paid out through a medical malpractice claim. Some patients and health advocates are questioning whether these caps are fair for people who suffer due to medical errors.

Natalie Krebs of Iowa Public Radio and Side Effects Public Media reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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