Dear Jim: I rolled my eyes when I read a column about how the litigation process significantly affects our doctors. I guess I have been doing this too long because I thought doctors must realize by this point that lawsuits sort of come with the territory. Recently, I find myself as a target in a lawsuit. I did not provide clinical care, but I communicated a great deal of information to the patient and family after an adverse event. A significant part of the claim says that I intentionally withheld information or worse, provided it intentionally. My name is actually in the complaint, and I was notified that a good deal of the case might focus on me. I am going to pull your old columns on this topic, but for others that may “roll their eyes” when you describe the effect of litigation, I am here to say it is real.   Denise Gussy Risk Manager Pierre, SD