Doctors and Litigation: The L Word

This episode of Doctors and Litigation: The L Word focuses on the initial steps of malpractice lawsuits for physicians, addressing the lack of training and taboo around litigation.

This episode explores how physicians can become valuable assets in their own legal defense through education and overcoming shame in medical culture.

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The host announces the launch of LEAP for Clinicians, a CME/CNE-eligible course focused on litigation education and performance for healthcare professionals.

This episode discusses the psychological impact and media sensationalism surrounding multi-million dollar 'nuclear verdicts' in medical malpractice cases against physicians.

This episode introduces mindfulness as a cognitive tool for physicians and healthcare workers to manage stress and improve well-being during litigation, backed by research on mental health benefits.

This episode explores the lasting psychological impacts of malpractice litigation on physicians and introduces personal recovery strategies through resilience training and therapy.

This episode features an interview with elite trial attorney John E.

This episode discusses important aspects of malpractice insurance policies for doctors and healthcare clinicians, featuring insights from Dr.

This episode of Doctors and Litigation explores the trial and settlement process in medical malpractice cases through discussions with defense attorneys and a physician's personal experience.

This episode discusses how juries can override medical facts in litigation, emphasizing the critical importance of jury selection for physicians facing trials.

This episode explores how litigation stress impacts physicians' emotional relationships and family wellbeing, featuring personal stories and professional insights.

This episode explores strategic communication techniques for medical professionals facing litigation, featuring expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford Graduate School.

This episode explores how false or misleading expert medical testimony affects defendant doctors in malpractice cases and discusses strategies to address it during and after litigation.

The host reflects on recent speaking engagements about litigation support for healthcare professionals and shares listener feedback on how the podcast helps them navigate medical adverse events and legal processes.

This episode highlights the documentary 'A World of Hurt' which explores the failures of the U.S.

A physician shares a personal anecdote about being sued despite saving a patient's life, then transitions to discussing practical and psychological preparation for depositions in medical malpractice cases.

This mini-episode discusses the importance of suicide prevention for physicians, especially during malpractice litigation, and encourages colleagues to reach out and support each other.

This episode introduces a new season of a podcast focused on malpractice litigation for doctors, highlighting the LEAP program as a CME course to educate clinicians on handling lawsuits and communication after catastrophic events.

This episode explores the impact of medical malpractice litigation on physicians' mental health, focusing on suicide, coping strategies, and the importance of peer support.

This episode features an interview with plaintiff's attorney Chad Englehart, exploring common ground in litigation and legal performance for clinicians.

This episode introduces the topic of medical board complaints and investigations, explaining how state medical boards operate and encouraging physicians to learn about their specific state's processes.

This episode features an interview with psychiatrist Dr.

This episode explores 10 reasons behind doctors' resistance to seeking help, blending coaching insights with personal experience and professional disclaimers.

This episode explores how electronic medical record audit trails are increasingly used in malpractice litigation, revealing that EMRs record more than just clinical notes.

This episode explores bad faith lawsuits in the medical legal landscape, explaining how insurance companies can be sued for not upholding their responsibilities in malpractice insurance contracts.

The host announces part two of 'Life After Litigation' and reflects on the podcast's origins as a personal project started in 2017 to process her experiences, which unexpectedly gained significant traction with six-figure downloads.

This episode features an interview with Richard Boothman, creator of the Michigan model for early disclosure and communication resolution programs in healthcare, discussing how civil litigation fails to adequately address medical adverse events.

This special episode examines the RaDonda Vaught case, where a nurse was criminally convicted of negligent homicide for a fatal medication error, exploring whether this marks the beginning of criminalizing unintentional medical mistakes.

A medical expert witness discusses common mistakes physician defendants make in litigation and warns against using jury trial outcomes to judge medical care quality.

The host discusses how reframing thoughts about litigation, such as shifting from 'I'm getting sued' to 'I have to defend myself in a lawsuit,' can help people adopt more constructive mindsets during legal challenges.

This episode addresses concerns about medical malpractice litigation during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring insights from defense attorneys and risk management experts.

This episode features trial attorney John Hall discussing fairness in medical malpractice litigation and his new book 'Reviving Fairness, Defending Healthcare Heroes'.

This episode explores the role of medical experts in malpractice litigation, highlighting how false or misleading testimony impacts physicians and challenges the perceived integrity of the legal system.

This episode explores governmental investigations and prosecutions against physicians for health care fraud, featuring insights from attorney Anthony Box on legal risks and defense strategies.

This episode of Doctors and Litigation explores the emotional and procedural challenges of malpractice lawsuits for physicians, focusing on a real case from an Illinois emergency department involving Dr.

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A physician shares her emotional experience with punitive damages in a medical malpractice case, and the host discusses the weaponization of such damages.