

114. An Insider’s Guide to Medical Malpractice | Why the US system is so peculiar and how to navigate the morass
21 snips Nov 27, 2023
Mark Brown, MD, JD discusses the nature of medical malpractice lawsuits, the contrasting nature of law and medicine, systemic elements that fuel lawsuits in the US, reduction practices, fear and stigma of the National Practitioner Data Bank, differences in US medical malpractice system, understanding risk aversion, deposition process, significance of being a compassionate doctor.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Differences Between Law and Medicine and Navigating the Legal System
05:42 • 5min
The Fear and Stigma of the National Practitioner Data Bank
10:14 • 17min
Understanding the Peculiarities of the US Medical Malpractice System
27:28 • 2min
Understanding Risk Aversion and Malpractice in Medicine
29:19 • 3min
The Deposition Process: A Critical Step in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
31:56 • 18min
Reflections on Case Review and the Importance of Being a Compassionate Doctor
50:25 • 3min