Does joining the arm forces(i.e army,navy,marines etc) reduce the
medical liablity for doctors or nurses? By medical liability I mean
will the doctor or nurse be exempt from lawsuits or legal actions for
negligence.  If this issue is a state mater, then related to Alabama
specifically.
I have heard this rumor is there any truth to it?

Dear Brign001:

I am a national physician recruiter and I know that if you apply for a
FEDERAL job with the Military, Publice Health Services and/or Indian
Health Services departments you are covered for medical malpractice
under the Federal Tort Claims Act.  All state facilities reguire
indpendent medical malpractice claims coverage.  I would search under
Federal Tort Claims Act to see what the specific wording is, i.e.  I
don't know if you are exempt, or just protected by the government up
to a certain amount of liability.  Hope this helps in a small way. 
Good luck!

MadreBlue