Been sued lately?
A frequent topic of conversation among my professional colleagues is the stress we feel about our jobs. Everyone’s story has different twists, but there are themes; tough bosses, unreasonable expectations, difficult co-workers, lack of clear leadership, etc., etc. One thing I’ve yet to hear however, is “named in another law suit.”
Imagine being in a position that leads you to wonder each day whether your actions will result in a civil, if not criminal, legal action being filed against you.
Welcome to the world of the U.S. physician.
Dr Mitchell Cohen, a family physician in private practice, shares his thoughts about being sued. “I was sued for malpractice nearly two years ago. For months, only those who needed to know – my partners, the other physicians involved and my wife – knew about my little secret…”
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