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Malpractice Stress Syndrome

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Malpractice Stress Syndrome
A popular term for the mental and financial impact that a healthcare-related lawsuit has on a doctor which, in the extreme case, may result in bankruptcy, major depression and suicide
malpractice stress syndrome
Medtalk A popular term for the mental and financial consequences of being sued for health care provider-related activities. See Going bare.
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Recognition of the malpractice stress syndrome (8) is important, and should be anticipated as probable in some form for most physicians.
Malpractice stress and coping--the role of the physician executive by Boehler, Richard / Physician Executive
4 Malpractice stress syndrome is characterized by depressed mood, negative self-image, irritability, and insomnia.
Help for impaired physicians by Samkoff, J. / Physician Executive
 
 
 
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