Establishing a Novel Group-based Litigation Peer Support Program to Promote Wellness for Physicians Involved in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Introduction: Being named as a defendant in a malpractice lawsuit is known to be a particularly high-stress and vulnerable time for a physician. Medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS) is a consequence of being named as a physician defendant in a malpractice lawsuit. Symptoms include depression,...

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Main Authors: Marla C. Doehring, Christian C. Strachan, Lindsey Haut, Melanie Heniff, Karen Crevier, Megan Crittendon, Jill Nault Connors, Julie L. Welch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2023-10-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9wh7x2k6