Exit Strategies for Senior Residents-What To Do When You Are Served

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In this video, the speaker provides advice for doctors who may be involved in a lawsuit. They emphasize the importance of notifying their insurance carrier promptly if served with legal papers. They also stress the need to maintain confidentiality and only discuss the case with their attorney or insurance carrier. During depositions, doctors are advised to think carefully before answering questions and not to be tricked into saying anything that could be used against them. In court, it is important to engage with the jury and effectively communicate without using complicated medical terminology. The video suggests that settling a case may be an option to consider, but highlights the potential consequences of having a settlement recorded in the National Practitioner Data Bank. The speaker concludes by encouraging doctors to present themselves as knowledgeable, likable, and genuine to increase their chances of a favorable outcome in court.

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Presented by Richard N. Wohns, MD, JD, MBA, FAANS

Keywords

doctors

lawsuit

insurance carrier

confidentiality

depositions