Experts, MSSNY Counsel Discuss Toll of Malpractice Suits
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Physicians often feel shock, fear, self-doubt, anger, and a sense of betrayal when sued for malpractice, says Annia Raja, a psychologist who specializes in therapy for physicians. But David Vozza, general counsel for the Medical Society of the State of New York, reminds physicians that 99% of cases don’t go to trial and are dropped or settled within insurance limits. The psychological impact can be lasting, however, and Raja and other experts offer strategies for coping, such as seeking support from peers and focusing on data rather than emotions.
Full Story: Medscape (3/19)
