The grand majority of emergency physicians will be sued during their career. Navigating the early stages of litigation can be daunting, but knowing what to do (and what to avoid!) before it even happens can make all the difference. Join emergency physician Gita Pensa, MD, host of the "Doctors and Litigation: The L Word" podcast, for a practical, no-fluff webinar. We'll break down the top five critical dos and don'ts to protect your case and your peace of mind when you are newly facing a professional liability lawsuit. Equip yourself with the knowledge every physician needs!

Participants of this webinar will be able to:

• Identify and apply the key actions physicians should take during the early stages of litigation
• Recognize common pitfalls and mistakes physicians make when facing early litigation, and how to avoid them
• Understand their rights in civil litigation, due process, as well as the roles of their claims professional and attorney in newly filed litigation

Bio:
Gita Pensa, M.D., FAAEM, is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brown University, and is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on malpractice litigation stress and physician litigation support. She works as a consultant to medical malpractice insurance companies, hospital systems and defense attorneys, and also has a busy practice as a well-being and performance coach for medical defendants in litigation. You can find more about her at doctorsandlitigation.com.