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Physicians "must accept that behavior and personality play an absolutely critical role in the outcome of malpractice action," says Mark Gorney, MD. "Juries are at least as heavily influenced by their feelings about the players as they are by the facts of the case."

Blood sugar goals, stem cells, CT scans, health reform--these are some of the issues to make the list of most important stories of the year, as chosen by the Harvard Health Letter.

Cure is dependent on early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. The role of the primary-care physician is crucial.