Malpractice Woes: Here Is What You Should Do if You Get Sued.
Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2021;
55:153-160. [PMID:
34823714 DOI:
10.1016/j.otc.2021.07.012]
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Abstract
This article relates the first-hand experience of a surgeon who faced 2 medical malpractice actions separated by 30 years and how each of those experiences affected him. The first episode occurred early in his career and caused anxiety, fear, and anger. The importance of getting support during a medical malpractice event, and the opportunities to do so, are discussed. The timeline of a typical medical malpractice lawsuit and phases of the litigation process are detailed. The authors provide guidance on how to make this process less stressful. The article summarizes medical malpractice lawsuits involving otolaryngologists.
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