“When physicians listen to and communicate effectively with patients, the standard of medical practice can be raised and better treatment afforded to their patients.”[1] This conclusion was reached decades ago by Victoria Lewin-Fetter, M.D. who coined the term “Anotodynia” – Greek for “absence of ears for pain” – to refer Read more
You have been sued over allegations of medical negligence. You are angry. You received the Summons & Complaint from the plaintiff’s attorney, which you promptly reported to your medical malpractice insurance carrier. You were assigned a defense attorney, who discussed the case with you, gathered medical records, and obtained an Read more
After only four hours of sleep, thanks to an emergency call in the night from one of your patients, the alarm rings and you head for the kitchen to make some strong coffee. On the breakfast table is yesterday’s mail, and there it is: a letter from a law firm. Read more
Let the negotiations begin! Having been ordered by the court to attend mediation in your pending medical malpractice lawsuit, you’ve left your busy practice and entered into a strange and unfamiliar world filled with lawyers, mediators and claims managers, otherwise known as the land of suits – with briefcases. You Read more