AOCPMR 2022 Mid-Year Meeting-How to Avoid Being Sued and Tips for Defensive Medicine and Deposition Preparation

How to Avoid Being Sued and Tips for Defensive Medicine and Deposition Preparation - Lindsay DeCarlo, Esq.

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Lindsay DiCarlo, a medical malpractice defense attorney, delivered a talk on avoiding lawsuits and tips for defensive medicine. She is deeply involved with defending medical professionals in litigation, understanding the medical standards of care, and aiding doctors through both proactive strategies and litigation processes. Medical malpractice cases are complex, demanding plaintiffs prove duty, breach, causation, and harm. DiCarlo emphasized the overwhelming influence of litigation culture, encouraging physicians to maintain transparency and strong communication with patients as a deterrent against lawsuits. She highlighted that not all grievances lead to sustainable claims, as establishing medical negligence requires specific proof. DiCarlo also discussed the importance of understanding applicable standards of care to mitigate risks and ensure defensibility in case of disputes. She noted the impact of caps on damages in various states and how they influence the frequency of malpractice suits.

Keywords

medical malpractice

defensive medicine

litigation culture

standards of care

negligence proof

damage caps