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E06: The Legal Wound–The Impact of Malpractice Litigation on Healthcare Providers(w/ Dr. Gita Pensa)
In this episode of the Muted in Medicine podcast, host Saba Fatima engages with Dr. Gita Pensa to discuss the often-silenced topic of litigation in healthcare. They explore the emotional and professional impacts of being sued, the systemic issues that contribute to litigation, and the shame and guilt that healthcare professionals often feel.
Gita Pensa, M.D., FAAEM, is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brown University, and is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on malpractice litigation stress and physician litigation support. Her open access podcast curriculum, "Doctors and Litigation: The L Word" is an introduction to the practical and psychological preparation necessary for malpractice litigation defendants, and is now used as a teaching tool in medicine, law, and the malpractice insurance industry. She has been featured in forums such as Time magazine, SXSW, NPR, and the new PBS documentary "A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone. You can find more about her at https://doctorsandlitigation.com
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Podcast and Topic of Litigation
04:28
The Prevalence and Nature of Litigation in Healthcare
06:16
Shame and Guilt Associated with Litigation
09:10
Systemic Issues Contributing to Litigation
11:29
Emotional Toll of Being Sued
15:13
Anger and Distrust in the Wake of Litigation
21:30
Coaching and Support for Healthcare Professionals
24:10
Professional and Financial Impacts of Litigation
30:31
Settlement Decisions and Their Implications
34:31
Defensive Medicine and Its Consequences
38:49
The Role of Facts vs. Narrative in Litigation
41:13
Risk Management and Preventing Litigation
44:12
The Need for a Better Legal System
48:37
Advocacy for Tort Reform
53:01
Coping Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.
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