11.   For Alasdair McDonnell, a local physician who rushed to the scene, it was a case of tragic deja vu.

12.   For Louis is an essentially sympathetic character, a popular, dedicated local physician whose major weakness is his compulsive womanizing.

13.   Four patients have been denied access, said a prominent local physician, who asked that his name not be used because he fears for his life.

14.   In earlier testimony, Xavier Caro, a prominent local physician, said he had talked shortly before that night with a divorce attorney.

15.   It was unclear, however, how aggressively federal law enforcement officials intend to pursue local physicians who recommend marijuana use to their patients.

16.   Local physicians also will be alerted to fill out forms completely, Malecki said.

17.   Local physicians say the study reinforced their belief in proceeding with caution when considering new drugs.

18.   NASCAR also plans to hire its own medical expert to assist local physicians at racetracks.

19.   Some local physicians applauded the formation of the committee.

20.   The announcement came as local physicians prepared to distribute special business cards for victims of domestic violence, to be made available in doctors offices and clinics.