Inside Medical Malpractice
Named as one of the top healthcare podcasts available! Medical dramas, real or fictional, have filled media over the past decade... but what about the medical drama that happens around us every single day? There are nearly 100,000 malpractice cases filed every year in North America, each with its own unique set of facts that not even the best writers could conjure up. Chris Rokosh, President and CEO of Connect Medical Legal Experts has seen thousands of them. In this podcast, she explores the often misunderstood but fascinating world of medical malpractice with a variety of guests, from experienced lawyers to patients, and medical experts in the most sophisticated and complex areas of healthcare. With a deep respect for the professions of medicine and law, these interviews will inform, surprise and engage as they take the listener inside the hospital, the home, the clinic or the courtroom. These podcasts may be eligible for legal, nursing and medical education credits. Check with your professional association. Podcasts recorded in Calgary at when-sparks-fly-productions.com. For more medical legal education, visit our website! https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
Episodes
71 episodes
Two Perspectives, Endless Impact (Part 1) with RaDonda Vaught and Leilani Schweitzer
In the first episode of Season 5 of Inside Medical Malpractice Chris Rokosh brings together two remarkable repeat guests: RaDonda Vaught, a former Tennessee Registered Nurse whose medication error led to a patient's death, and Leilani ...
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Best of Inside Medical Malpractice - Part 3
This month on ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’, the third in our ‘best of the best’ podcast series! Chris Rokosh ends almost every episode with the question “What is the most important thing you’d like doctors, nurses, lawyers, and the public...
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Trauma Informed Lawyering, Part 3, with Lawyer Sonia Nijjar
This month, on Inside Medical Malpractice, part three of a 4-part series on Trauma Informed Lawyering. Listen in as lawyer Sonia Nijjar, associate lawyer and director of business development and knowledge management at Neinstein Personal Injury...
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Learn More About Lawyer Sonia Nijjar
In this short, but highly personal episode, lawyer Sonia Nijjar tells us how she spends her time when she’s not working, the challenge of Toronto winters, her life as a curious, independent child, her favorite foods, her all time favorite...
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SOGC Guideline No. 441 Update: Antenatal Fetal Health Surveillance with co-author Dr. Sharon Dore
This informative presentation features Dr. Sharon Dore, principal author, and Clinical Associate Professor at McMaster University. The goal of Guideline No. 441 is the early identification of potential fetal decompensation, allowing for interve...
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Trauma Informed Lawyering (Part 2) with Kara Hardin Former Lawyer, Psychotherapist, Mental Health Educator
This month, on Inside Medical Malpractice, part two a 4-part series on Trauma Informed Lawyering. Listen in as Kara Hardin former lawyer, psychotherapist, mental health educator and co-owner of The Practice Lab talks about how our childhood sea...
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Trauma Informed Lawyering (Part 1) with Olivia Scobie RSW, MSW, MA Sociology
This month, on Inside Medical Malpractice, the first of a 4 part series on Trauma Informed Lawyering. Whether you’re a lawyer, a healthcare provider, a family who has experienced medical trauma, or someone who knows some who has, I promis...
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Learn More About Olivia Scobie
In this short, but personal episode, Olivia Scobie offers fun and surprising insights into her pastimes, favourite food at an Egyptian brunch, the very particular music she dances to, the TV show “Naked and Afraid” and the alternate caree...
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Nurse on Trial. RaDonda Vaught Part 2. In Her Own Words.
Here it is! Part 2 of the open and honest conversation with former Tennessee RN RaDonda Vaught. On March 25, 2022, a jury found RaDonda guilty of criminally negligent homicide for her part in a fatal medication error at Nashville’s Vande...
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A Fatal Medication Error in Tennessee. An Interview with RN RaDonda Vaught. Part 1.
On this episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’, an interview like you’ve never heard before. Listen in as Chris Rokosh talks to former Registered Nurse RaDonda Vaught. On March 25, 2022, a jury found RaDonda guilty of criminally negligen...
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Unsafe or Improper Use of Medical Equipment with Lawyer Ray Wagner K.C.
This episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ is the fourth in a series exploring the top 5 issues in medical malpractice: Assessment, Medication Errors, Communication, Unsafe Use of Equipment and Infection Control and Infection Control.&n...
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Learn More About Lawyer Ray Wagner K.C.
In this brief, but personal episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ Nova Scotia lawyer Ray Wagner talks about his day-to-day life, his busy mind, and the honourable motivation behind everything he does. He shares how his lifetime love of ...
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Communication Errors in Health Care - What Doctors Say, What Patients Hear with Dr. Danielle Ofri MD PHD
This month, Inside Medical Malpractice returns focus to one of the 5 top issues in malpractice litigation: communication. Listen as repeat guest Dr. Danielle Ofri MD, PhD ,one of the most thought provoking and influential voices in ...
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A Medical Malpractice Lawyer Has Another Baby - Maia Tomljanovic of Cuming & Gillespie
The Holidays are almost here! So, this month on ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ we’re taking a break from talking about the 5 most common litigation issues, to bring you a story about the birth of a beautiful baby boy. In this episode, C...
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Medication Errors and Malpractice Cases. A Conversation with Lawyer Paul Cahill
This episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ is the second in a five-part series exploring top issues in medical malpractice: Assessment, Medication Errors, Communication, Infection Control and Unsafe Use of Equipment. Repeat guest ...
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Assessment Errors. Never Get Complacent. A Case Study with Lawyer Richard Halpern
This episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ is the first of a five-part series exploring some of the top issues in malpractice; Assessment, Medication Errors, Communication, Infection Control and Unsafe Use of Equipment. Repeat gue...
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1:14:40
‘Get Ready. Stay Ready’. How to Prepare For & Execute In the Spotlight – with NHL/ESPN Analyst Kevin Weekes
This month on ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ something different! This episode has something for everyone! Listen in as Chris Rokosh has an amazing conversation with Kevin Weekes, a former NHL Goalie and currently an on-air ESPN Hockey analyst! T...
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Transparency, Compassion, and Truth in Medical Errors with Leilani Schweitzer of Stanford Health Care
In this episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ Chris Rokosh has a conversation she’s been wanting to have for almost 10 years. Stanford University Hospital Patient Liaison Leilani Schweitzer tells the story of how her 20-month-old son Ga...
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Learn More about Leilani Schweitzer
In this brief, but personal episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ Leilani Schweitzer talks about day-to-day life, which starts with an early morning and some quiet moments. She shares how her lifetime love of art helped her heal after G...
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Medical Malpractice and Assisted Fertility with Lawyer Duncan Embury
In this timely and fascinating episode of Inside Medical Malpractice Toronto plaintiff’s lawyer Duncan Embury talks about the incredible challenges of litigating Florence v. Benzaquen. This case involves a 26-year-old woman who was pre...
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The Best of Inside Medical Malpractice Part 2
Chris Rokosh ends almost every episode of Inside Medical Malpractice with the question “What is the most important thing you’d like doctors, nurses, lawyers, and the public to know about medical malpractice?”. The answers came from healthcare p...
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The Best of Inside Medical Malpractice Part 1
This month on ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’, the first of two ‘best of the best’ podcasts! Almost every episode over the past 2 years ended with the question “What is the most important thing you’d like doctors, nurses, lawyers, and the pu...
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Chris Rokosh and Dr. Laura Fortner Ob/Gyn and Certified Life Coach; Turning Pain into Purpose
In this fascinating episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks with Ob/Gyn and owner of The Med Mal Coach Dr. Laura Fortner. Several years ago, Dr. Laura was sued for malpractice. Her case was opened, dismissed, re-op...
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Learn More about Dr. Laura Fortner
In this brief, but personal episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Dr. Laura talks about why she chose the exhausting, high risk area of Obstetrics and shares some of her favorite moments from Labor and Delivery. She also talks about her ...
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Chris Rokosh and Aleks Mladenovic; A Difficult Road Can Sometimes Lead to a Great Destination.
In this moving, inspirational episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks with Toronto medical malpractice lawyer Aleks Mladenovic. In 2019, Alex was completely surprised to learn he had bowel cancer. At the time, he w...
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