Navigating Litigation Stress: What Every Physician Needs to Know

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Most physicians get no training in what to do if they're named in malpractice suit, yet the stress it causes is linked to burnout, depression, and even suicide. Host Kevin Hopkins MD talks with Gita Pensa MD, an emergency physician and litigation well-being coach about surviving her own 12-year lawsuit and what she now teaches other physicians: why the legal system isn't built to judge the quality of care, practical do’s and don'ts after being named in a suit, and how to stop a lawsuit from defining your identify as a doctor. She also shares insights from her work as a medical advisor on HBO Max’s The Pitt.

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