Surviving medical error, adverse outcomes, and litigation with Dr Stacia Dearmin

We are lucky to have the wise and powerful Dr Stacia Dearmin on the pod to discuss adverse outcomes, medical errors, and litigation.

Dr Dearmin is a paediatrician, speaker, coach, and a doctor who had her own experience with an unexpected patient death and malpractice litigation. Dr Dearmin turned this harrowing experience into Thrive, a business aimed at letting physicians know they're not alone and helping doctors learn how to thrive after litigation and poor outcomes.

Takeaways

• Stacia's journey from a traumatic patient outcome to starting Thrive
• The impact of adverse patient outcomes on a physician's perspective
• The importance of teamwork and support in the medical profession

• Coping with adverse events in medicine requires self-care, support, and understanding from colleagues
• The experience of medical training should emphasise the importance of compassion and humanity in the practice of medicine

To reach out to Dr Stacia Dearmin head to Thrive.