Navigating the Hidden Impact of Litigation
Join Gita Pensa, MD, FAAEM, Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Brown University, for an insightful session examining the often-unspoken emotional and professional toll that litigation can take on clinicians. This webinar will explore how legal challenges affect well-being, identity, and practice, while offering practical strategies for coping, building resilience, and seeking support during and after litigation experiences. This session is designed for clinicians and healthcare leaders seeking greater awareness, validation, and tools to navigate the stress of litigation while maintaining personal well-being and professional purpose.
Doctors and Litigation: Time for a New Paradigm
Thursday, July 9 | 12:00–1:00 pm
Speaker: Gita Pensa, MD
About the Speaker:
Gita Pensa, MD, FAAEM, is an emergency physician, Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University, and a nationally recognized expert on malpractice litigation stress and physician litigation support.
She is the creator and host of the open-access podcast curriculum, Doctors and Litigation: The L Word, widely used in medicine, law, and the medical liability insurance industry. Dr. Pensa consults with insurers, hospital systems, and defense attorneys and maintains a national coaching practice that prepares and supports medical defendants through litigation.
Continuing Education Credit Available
By attending this webinar, participants may earn continuing education credit.
Credit types offered include:
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (Physicians)
• 1 ANC Credit (Nurses)
• JA Credit — AH (Joint Accreditation for the healthcare team)
• IACET CEUs (0.1 CEU per session)
Please note: Participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance with Duke Continuing Education here. Attendees will have 24 hours after the session concludes to claim their credit.