Physicians who have been sued are changed people. Many of them are resilient and return to medical practice—with a healthy dose of mistrust and a touch of paranoia. Others elect to leave the profession entirely. Those who continue to practice remain vigilant, ever mindful that at some point they can be sued again. >>more
Brian T. Maurer has practiced pediatrics as a Physician Assistant for thirty years. His "Marginal Notes" column appears periodically in the Cell2Soul Blog. The title "Marginal Notes" is taken from a quote by Henry David Thoreau: "I love a broad margin to my life."