Doctors and Litigation: The L Word

Doctors and Litigation: The L Word

Hosted by: Gita Pensa MD

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, with the voices of doctors who have been...

Episodes

Beyond Blame: Richard Boothman and a Transformative Approach to Adverse Events

Season #2 Episode #13

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...
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Gotta Have (Good) Faith...and Beware the 'Lizard's Tail'

Season #2 Episode #14

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...
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What You Should Know When The Government Comes Knocking

Season #2 Episode #15

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...
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DOJ vs. Doctor: One Physician's Victory

Season #2 Episode #16

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...
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Conversation With a Plaintiff's Attorney: Finding Common Ground

Season #2 Episode #17

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...
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