There is a growing trend emerging toward the use of mediation as a tool for resolving medical malpractice lawsuits. Join me as I explore the process of mediation as well as pros and cons for physicians and other healers facing a lawsuit.
Emotional Self-Management for Physicians On Trial - Pt II
Previously, we explored the challenges of managing fear and anger in the midst of a medical malpractice trial. Today, I want us to shine a light on the more pleasant topic of the positive emotions. Believe it or not, you may experience moments of clarity, calm, certainty, joy and relief in the courtroom, too. And that's a good thing! However, your way of expressing those emotions is no less important to your success as a defendant as your management of the negative ones.
Emotional Self-Management for Physicians on Trial - Pt I
No part of a medical malpractice lawsuit creates more intense emotion for physicians than going to trial. Fear, anger, self-doubt, shame and anxiety, moments of clarity, calm, certainty, and relief — all can wax and wane as events unfold. The way you manage your emotions as you navigate a medical malpractice trial will not only impact upon you at a personal level; your emotional self-management can impact on the tone and outcome of the trial itself. Let’s take a look.
The 8 Stages of a Medical Malpractice Trial
Although most medical malpractice lawsuits in the United States resolve by dismissal or settlement, roughly 10% go to trial. For many physicians, the idea of being on trial is frightening and the process stressful. As in every life situation, though, having more information can help to reduce the fear factor. So today, let’s kick off a series of posts related to going to trial. We’ll start by outlining the process of a medical malpractice trial.
The National Practitioner Data Bank -- 6 FAQs
Physicians facing a medical malpractice lawsuit frequently worry about the effects that being sued may have on future credentialing and licensing processes. One source of that worry for US physicians may be the National Practitioner Data Bank, though few of us really understand what the NPDB does. Today, let’s clear up that confusion by answering six FAQs regarding the National Practitioner Data Bank.
5 Tips for Dealing with the State Medical Board
What Is a High-Low Agreement?
Medical malpractice lawsuits can be scary for physicians for lots of reasons. High on the list is the fact that most of us know very little about the process. Excellent med mal defense lawyers have a variety of tools for navigating towards the best possible outcome. One of those tools is a high-low agreement. Today, we ask, just what is a high-low agreement?
Should I Settle My Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? 6 FAQs for Physicians
When a medical malpractice lawsuit begins, physicians may have no idea of what to expect or what the possible outcomes might be. Many are surprised to learn that most medical malpractice lawsuits never end up in a courtroom. In some cases, a settlement is reached. Today, let’s explore a few of physicians’ most frequently asked questions regarding medical malpractice settlements.
Malpractice Defense Basics: Timeline of a Lawsuit
Why Does Deposition Matter? Interview with Dr. Jill Wener
After the recent release of my new course, “Deposition Magic,” many of you seem to be asking: Why only deposition? Why not a course on the entire story of malpractice litigation?
Listen in today as I talk with Dr. Jill Wener, another physician who has survived malpractice litigation, about the very important question: Why does deposition matter so much?
3 Solutions: When a Physician-Med Mal Defense Lawyer Relationship Goes Wrong
Now and then, I hear from a physician whose experience with their medical malpractice defense attorney was or is less than ideal. How frustrating! On the one hand, they’re in unfamiliar territory, and on the other, they lack confidence in the person who’s to lead them through it. As we wrap up this series on your relationship with your attorney, let’s ask: what can you do if your relationship with your med mal defense lawyer just isn’t working well?
7 Ways to Be the Ideal Physician-Defendant
Medical malpractice defense attorneys have clear ideas about what constitutes their ideal physician-client. Good news! The qualities they look for physicians and other professional healers often possess in abundance. What’s more, none of them expects us to know the law in advance. Let’s take a look at the top 7 ways to be an ideal physician-defendant client.
3 Roles Your Med Mal Defense Attorney Can Play
VIDEO — In the midst of litigation, I learned something very interesting about myself — I suffered from a “follower-ship deficit”! A conscious effort to let my med mal defense attorney lead served me well, and may do the same for you. Come explore three leadership roles your med mal defense attorney can play for you.
Your Med Mal Defense Attorney: The Expert You Need
What do you know about the role of your medical malpractice defense attorney? Today, I kick off a series of posts on the work med mal defense attorneys do and the relationship that a physician-defendant might form with one. Understanding what med mal defense lawyers do can facilitate the process for you, propelling you toward greater confidence and success.
What is the "Standard of Care"?
Malpractice Defense Basics: Bad Press and Social Media Posts, Pt II
Malpractice Defense Basics: Bad Press and Social Media Posts, Pt I
Everywhere I turn lately, I hear from a physician struggling with difficult comments posted on social media. At times, they devolve into name-calling, threats, or alarming attempts to damage that physician’s reputation in the community. This is the first in a 2-part series on a healthy physician response.
