Dr. Wayne Barry had a heart attack this year and was forced to leave the practice of emergency medicine. A few months later he had retooled his trajectory and was enjoying life more than he ever could have imagined.

A just-released AMA study has revealed that more than 42% of physicians across all specialties has at some time been sued for malpractice, and more than 20% have been sued two or more times.

If you’ve ever worked a night shift (or come in early for a day shift), you know that there is an increased incidence of cardiovascular catastrophes such as stroke and MI in the morning hours (approximately 6 AM to noon).

Anyone who has ever been served a malpractice claim knows how very frightening the experience can be. From that moment you suffer enormous anxiety until, and even beyond, the ultimate resolution of your case. When a subpoena strikes, many people wish they had a lawyer in the family, but few are so fortunate. However, there is one way that every physician can be armed in advance for what these days is an almost inevitable experience: Get a map.