title: Shell-shocked. Looking out for the well-being of physicians--particularly in this malpractice environment--is the mark of a professional medical practice manager.
abstract: Practice administrators often find that an unwritten part of their job descriptions is running interference when one of the group's physicians faces a malpractice lawsuit. Supporting the doctor in the work environment and encouraging open discussion about malpractice long before lawsuits occur is a key part of running an effective organization.
authors.affiliation: cpope@mgma.com
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pope
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings; D007351:Insurance, Liability / Q000191:economics; D008318:Malpractice; D010820:Physicians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States