The majority of physicians will be sued during their career, yet the topic is largely taboo. This podcast for physicians discusses malpractice litigation and litigation stress, with the voices of doctors who have been through it. Music by @BenJamin Banger. Learn more about creator Gita Pensa M.D. at doctorsandlitigation.com Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
In this fourth episode, we first hear the story of Dr. J, an accomplished OB Gyn who died by suicide during litigation in the aftermath of the death of his patient. We then talk about barriers to physicians seeking help, and how peer support programs can act a a lifeline. And we talk to a psychologist with expertise in physician litigation about some techniques and strategies for coping with litigation stress.
If you are in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 is there for everyone -- even healers.
More about Dr. Pensa: doctorsandlitigation.com
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Approximately 1 million United States patients lose their doctors to suicide each year. Medical liability litigation is a major stressor and contributes to this epidemic of physician suicides. It is one of many factors contributing to a highly toxic practice environment leading approximately 400 US doctors per year to take their own lives. This podcast provides an excellent presentation of the nature and depth of this problem. I am the president of DoctorLifeline.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated entirely to the prevention of physician suicide. We will refer doctors and other interested people to this podcast as a valuable educational resource.
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