Looking for some professional insight – CRNA’s / SRNA’s?

You have asked a lot of questions and I won't attempt to answer most of them. If you want to know my feelings about the profession, read my previous posts.

I would like to address the issue of litigation. First, I am curious why this was your first question and why you have so many questions on the topic. My guess is that you are very methodical and want to cover all of your bases. it is very difficult to know how many cases are currently in litigation. While most litigation is a matter of public record, someone has to go to the courthouse and do the research. That would be in every courthouse of jurisdiction in the country. A case doesn't make the law books unless there is an appeals court or higher ruling. The malpractice insurance companies are under no obligation to disclose the number of cases currently in litigation and they are not forthcoming about the numbers. Currently, there is only one malpractice insurer available through the AANA Insurance brokers. However, many CRNAs work as employees in institutions or for groups that provide insurance from other insurers.

Fear of litigation is very low in my priority list of things important to me as a CRNA. I don't take shortcuts and practice utilizing good evidence based medicine, with high standards and have excellent rapport with my patients.

It's a great profession, but if you have a lot of unfounded concerns you may find the intensity difficult to deal with on a personal basis. Plan on having a lot of balance in your life, get a good education and enjoy the challenges.

Yoga CRNA