Coping with Litigation Stress
Coping with Litigation Stress: The Physician Litigation Stress Resource Center provides useful information for managing the stress of a malpractice claim. Start with “Coping with a Medical Malpractice Suit,” an article by Sara Charles, MD. Her book, Adverse Events, Stress, and Litigation: A Physician’s Guide, is also recommended reading.
—David B. Troxel, MD, Medical Director
The guidelines suggested here are not rules, do not constitute legal advice, and do not ensure a successful outcome. The ultimate decision regarding the appropriateness of any treatment must be made by each health care provider in light of all circumstances prevailing in the individual situation and in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the care is rendered.