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Avoiding the Trauma of Courtroom Drama

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Gay G. Cox, JD

Some physicians are contemptuous of attorneys and of the adversarial legal system. Their attitude has been shaped by their experiences with lawsuits. Whether in trial preparation and discovery, or in the courtroom itself waiting for things to happen, many physicians have experienced the frustration of having no control over the process or over the results. They have seen their time and money wasted. As much as they may fear and hate it, in our litigious society, it is common for differences to land in this arena.

Physicians are faced with needing resolution of disputes regarding not . . . [Click for More]