When you’re falsely accused in a shotgun lawsuit

Simply being named in a lawsuit without merit gives a physician significant headache:

I spent about 20 hours on the lawsuit before it was dismissed – and another 10 hours afterward explaining it to prospective employers and malpractice carriers. Psychologically, the suit took a greater toll, especially when I felt that my academic career as a clinical gastroenterologist might be in jeopardy.

All this wasted time and emotional distress was unnecessary.

Naming physicians in suits may seem trivial to some, but it does lead to significant emotional impact for the physician.

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