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 a 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 identity as a doctor. She also shares insights from her work as a medical advisor on HBO Max’s The Pitt.