“Risk Management: I’ve Been Sued, Now What! Part 1,” Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience Journal Article by PRMS

Our PRMS Risk Managers frequently share their expertise by contributing articles to clinical journals, including the Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience (ICNS) digital journal, throughout the year. Read an excerpt by PRMS Senior Risk Manager, Denita Neal, JD, from ICNS’ article, “Risk Management: I’ve Been Sued, Now What! Part 1.”

You have just been served with notice of a lawsuit. As a someone who has devoted your life to helping patients, the accusation that your actions—or inactions—have brought harm to a patient, cuts to the core. But take a deep breath. This does not mean the end of your career. It does not mean financial ruin. It does not mean the scorn of your colleagues. It does not necessarily even mean that you have done anything wrong. What it does mean is that you have a battle ahead that will require your time, energy, and expertise to properly fight. 

Being named in a lawsuit is an extremely stressful experience. One key to minimizing that stress is to understand the litigation process, which is presented in Box 1. In this article, we will cover the first two parts of the process.

Read the rest of Denita’s article with clarification on the litigation process, frequently asked questions, and risk management tips to consider.

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