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<p>It’s difficult to imagine most emergency physicians (EPs) choosing to defend themselves in a malpractice lawsuit. However, many respond to state medical board investigations without legal representation. “Many medical board complaints end up being more serious than medical malpractice lawsuits,” says <span class="CharOverride-3"><strong>Ellen M. Voss</strong></span>, JD, a medical malpractice defense attorney at Williams Kastner in Portland, OR.</p>

State Medical Board Complaint Can Fuel ED Med/Mal Suit, and Vice Versa: Don’t “Go It Alone”

EP can expect “aggressive” investigations