DESCRIPTION
Medical malpractice litigation (MedMal) is a cost of practicing medicine, especially a surgically focused practice like otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Few physicians can openly discuss the topic, even though nearly everyone around them is aware of their predicament. MedMal affects every aspect of the doctor's life. This text will help prepare the otolaryngologist for the emotional, legal, and psychological effects of medical malpractice litigation.

Medical malpractice litigation (MedMal) is a cost of practicing medicine, especially a surgically focused practice like otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Few physicians can openly discuss the topic, even though nearly everyone around them is aware of their predicament. MedMal affects every aspect of the doctor's life. This text will help prepare the otolaryngologist for the emotional, legal, and psychological effects of medical malpractice litigation.