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

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Inside Medical Malpractice

Unsafe or Improper Use of Medical Equipment with Lawyer Ray Wagner K.C.

June 14, 2023

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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. Nova Scotia Lawyer Ray Wagner tackles the fascinating subject of Equipment Errors, which can result in individual malpractice cases or class action lawsuits. Specialized equipment is used all through the spectrum of healthcare delivery; to make the original diagnosis, decide on and provide correct treatment, to monitor and assist in a successful recovery, and in some cases, to sustain life. A product defect, maintenance or repair problem, or operator error, can lead to injury or even death. Listen in as Ray presents several cases from his own practice where the use of medical equipment or implants resulted in injury which led to lawsuits. He offers solid advice to healthcare providers and the public on how to avoid equipment errors and advice to lawyers considering litigating these tough cases. Don’t miss this episode!