Hosted by Gita Pensa MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 39 episodes
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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. Start at the introduction of Season 1, and work your way through; you’ll hear the voices of docs who have been there, and advice from experts including psychologists and attorneys.Theme music by @BenjaminBanger
Gita Pensa MD hosts Doctors and Litigation: The L Word, a health show with 39 episodes published.
Litigation in the U.S. is an enormous business sector. Tort costs exceeded $529 billion in 2022, rising at 7.1% annually between 2016 and 2022, outpacing both inflation and GDP growth. Medical malpractice litigation is p
Perfectionism is one of the most underappreciated drivers of suffering in malpractice litigation, and one of the least talked about. In this episode, Dr. Gita Pensa is joined by Dr. Amna Shabbir , dual board-certified ph
In this episode, we take a hard look at the growing use, and misuse, of punitive damages allegations in medical malpractice cases -- and how this trend has reshaped the practice of medicine in places like New Mexico. Wha
In this episode, host Dr. Gita Pensa sits down to continue her conversation with elite defense trial attorney, John E. Hall, Jr. His recent book, " Reviving Fairness: Defending Healthcare Heroes ", outlines the shifts in
What happens when a physician defendant doesn’t just “get through” litigation — but prepares for it? In Part 2 of The Educated Defendant, host Dr. Gita Pensa sits down with the veteran trial attorney who defended Dr. Nir
THIS EPISODE is a must-listen for anyone facing, or fearing, litigation. (And their attorneys.) Host Dr. Pensa interviews radiologist Dr. Nirav Patel about his extraordinary journey through litigation...and what he did t
This month we take a high level view of the landscape of 'tort reform' in the US (and what does that even mean?) Physician-lawyer Dr. Shilpa Mathew, MD JD, walks us through some basics of tort law and advocacy efforts in
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In this episode (the last of Season Two), Dr. Pensa sits down to speak with a plaintiff's attorney. However, her guest, Chad Englehardt , is not your average plaintiff's attorney. Chad is a highly lauded attorney, law pr
Following up after episode 15, "What to Know When the Government Comes Knocking," Dr. Pensa interviews a physician who went up against the US Department of Justice -- and won. Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is a practicing psychi
The Department of Justice is waging a war on healthcare fraud, and sometimes even well-meaning doctors can get swept up in it. Today's interview with healthcare law attorney Anthony Box will shed some light on this high
When an insurance company is accused of acting in bad faith, it's alleged that they failed to act fairly and reasonably in handling a claim -- often related to not agreeing to a reasonable settlement when the financial r
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the fear-driven legal landscape of medicine, this conversation will change the way you think about liability and the future of patient safety. In this episode, Dr. Pensa sits down with t
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In this episode we have a conversation with surgeon and longtime expert witness Dr. Stephen Cohen, who wants to tell you about common mistakes he's seen physician defendants make in their cases. Dr. Pensa and Dr. Cohen d
Dr. Pensa explains why attention to your thinking, even when you feel your mental health is "good", can lead to personal growth and a more satisfying life. We all know the markers of excellent physical health, but what a
Many of us have no idea who our medical malpractice insurance carrier is, let alone the details in our policy. But this ignorance can have huge consequences when it's time to face a claim, and it's better to go into that
Physicians and other clinician defendants whose cases go to trial (roughly 8-10% of malpractice cases) usually have little understanding of the legal events and strategies involved, which naturally amplifies their anxiet
In this episode, Dr. Pensa discusses 'strategic communication' in litigation with expert Matt Abrahams . Matt teaches strategic communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business and hosts the podcast, " Think Fast, T
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