Podcasts by Doctors and Litigation: The L Word

Life After Litigation: Part One from 2023-05-10T18:49:21

Although you might expect life to go back to 'normal' as soon as the litigation process is complete, it often doesn't work that way. Lingering distress, if left unaddressed, can lead to behavior...

Special Episode: The RaDonda Vaught Case from 2022-04-11T15:46

In this special episode, Dr. Pensa has a conversation with attorney T. Marc Calvert about the criminal trial of RaDonda Vaught, a Vanderbilt nurse who was found guilty of negligent homicide due ...

Special Episode: Litigation Risk and COVID-19 from 2020-04-05T08:40:04

Many listeners have sent in questions about litigation in this new era of COVID-19. They are infuriated after seeing advertisements from plaintiff's attorney firms already soliciting COVID-19 ca...

Trial and Settlement from 2020-03-13T13:19:28

In this episode, we're on the road to trial -- and talking about settlement opportunities that may come up along the way. Who makes the decisions about going to trial vs offering/accepting a set...

When Litigation Hits Home: Relationships and Litigation Stress from 2020-01-19T21:47:28

"Every member of the family is involved in a lawsuit."  -Dr Greg Henry

Litigation often has a spillover effect on spouses/partners and families, whether or not the defendant physician ack...

Experts and Testiliars: Part Two from 2019-12-13T20:31:21

In Part Two of 'Experts and Testiliars' we continue to explore the world of unethical medical expert witnesses and their impact on defendants and the litigation system. You'll hear a presentatio...

Experts and Testiliars: Part One from 2019-10-30T17:21:18

In part one of this look at medical experts in malpractice litigation, we hear the story of Dr. M, a physician embroiled in a dramatic legal battle after the death of a patient, and his efforts ...

Experts and Testiliars: Part One from 2019-10-30T17:21:18

In part one of this look at medical experts in malpractice litigation, we hear the story of Dr. M, a physician embroiled in a dramatic legal battle after the death of a patient, and his efforts ...

D-Day: Preparing For Your Deposition from 2019-09-25T18:47:19

In this episode, we discuss the need for emotional, psychological, and practical preparation for your deposition. We hear from experts such as defense attorney Ryan Deady (of Barton Gilman, LLP)...

L Word Mini: NPSA Day from 2019-09-11T08:19:06

In follow up to the fourth episode, which tells the story of Dr. J, a physician who died by suicide during medical malpractice litigation, this mini session highlights National Physician Suicide...

Darkness Into Light: Suicide, Coping, and Hope from 2019-07-24T13:48:08

In this fourth episode, we first hear the story of Dr. J, an accomplished OB Gyn who died by suicide during litigation in the aftermath of the death of his patient. We then talk about barriers t...

Stark Choices: The Case of Dr. V from 2019-06-14T22:25:24

In this third episode, you'll hear the story of one tragic medical case and its legal aftermath, involving a physician who did everything right -- and yet winds up as a defendant in a high-stake...

First Steps: You‘ve Been Served from 2019-05-09T17:41:10

In the second episode of Doctors and Litigation: The L Word, we discuss the very first steps in litigation, starting with when you are given notice of a medical malpractice lawsuit. Experts Dr. ...

First Steps: You‘ve Been Served from 2019-05-09T17:41:10

In the second episode of Doctors and Litigation: The L Word, we discuss the very first steps in litigation, starting with when you are given notice of a medical malpractice lawsuit. Experts Dr. ...

Introduction: What’s the Big Deal? from 2019-04-05T21:43:41

Litigation affects the majority of physicians during their career -- in other words, good doctors often get sued. Yet the topic is largely a taboo one among physicians. In this first episode, Listen

Introduction: What’s the Big Deal? from 2019-04-05T21:43:41

Litigation affects the majority of physicians during their career -- in other words, good doctors often get sued. Yet the topic is largely a taboo one among physicians. In this first episode, Listen