Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Aug;118(2 Pt 1):389-391. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31822c992d.
Obstetrician–gynecologists should recognize that being a defendant in a medical professional liability lawsuit can be one of life's most stressful experiences. Negative emotions in response to a lawsuit are normal, and physicians may need help from family members, peers, or professionals to cope with this stress. Open communication will assist in reducing emotional isolation and self-blame. However, pertinent legal and clinical aspects of a case must be kept confidential, except for disclosure within the confines of a protected counselor-patient relationship as determined by state law.
妇产科医生应该认识到，作为医疗专业责任诉讼的被告可能是一生中最具压力的经历之一。对诉讼的负面情绪是正常的，医生可能需要家人、同行或专业人士的帮助来应对这种压力。开放的沟通将有助于减少情感孤立和自责。但是，除非根据州法律在受保护的医患关系范围内披露，否则必须对案件的相关法律和临床方面保密。
