Beste Learning From Lawsuits Podcasts (2025)

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How Documentation On Handoff Kept Her From Being Sued 14:08

1M ago14:08

14:08

Welcome to the Learning from Lawsuits podcast, where we review real medical malpractice lawsuit cases so healthcare providers can learn from them. In this episode a 62-year-old with WPW presents in atrial fibrillation; a nurse practitioner recognizes the case is beyond her scope and transfers care to the attending, documenting a detailed handoff. T…

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Death in Jail 12 Hours After Discharge For "Abdominal Pain" 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode of Medical Manners, we share the story of a woman who came to the emergency department for abdominal pain. She was under the influence, declined care, and left—only to be found dead 12 hours later in a jail cell. This case led to a lawsuit, but more importantly, it raises crucial questions about how we care for our most vulnerable p…

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Who Canceled the CT Angiogram? A Costly Missed Diagnosis 15:49

3M ago15:49

15:49

This episode reviews a medical malpractice case where a canceled CT angiogram and conflicting exam findings led to a delayed diagnosis of limb ischemia and eventual below-knee amputation. Hosts discuss clinical and legal lessons: confirm consultant findings yourself, escalate unresolved disagreements, document clinical reasoning, and empower patien…

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Wrong Address, Lost Minutes: EMS Error Leaves Patient Brain-Damaged 20:25

4M ago20:25

20:25

Three EMS units went to the wrong address for a cardiac arrest, causing a 12-minute delay. The patient’s heart was restarted, but severe and permanent brain damage left him disabled. The family won a jury verdict after years of litigation. Key takeaways: verify locations, use closed-loop communication, avoid cognitive biases, and remember that ever…

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Rare occipital stroke missed, discharged as conversion disorder 19:31

5M ago19:31

19:31

In this episode of "Learning from Lawsuits," we delve into a medical malpractice case involving a woman in her late 50s presenting with the worst headache of her life, intermittent vision loss, and confusion. Despite her alarming symptoms, she was discharged with a diagnosis of conversion disorder. Less than 24 hours later, she returned to the ER w…

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Failed urethral catheterization: Negligence or complication? 15:52

6M ago15:52

15:52

Welcome to the latest episode of the Learning from Lawsuits podcast, where hosts Katie Wyatt and Dr. Charles Pilcher delve into the intricate world of medical malpractice with a focus on real cases that offer valuable learning experiences for healthcare providers. In this episode, they discuss a peculiar case involving a failed urethral catheteriza…

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Eye pain that leads to blindness: Is it a stroke? A migraine? Something simple? 16:16

7M ago16:16

16:16

In this eye-opening episode of "Learning from Lawsuits," we dive into a complex case where a seemingly minor issue with a contact lens was misdiagnosed as a stroke or migraine, leading to a legal battle. Follow the journey of a woman whose persistent eye pain was misunderstood by multiple healthcare professionals, resulting in a drastic deteriorati…

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Patient Falls From Ladder on Knee--Discharged with “Muscle Tear”--Leg Amputated 3 Days Later 10:59

8M ago10:59

10:59

In today's episode we discuss the story of a man who fell off a ladder, landed on his knee, and walked—or so he thought—into an ER for what seemed to be a straightforward injury. He was diagnosed with a muscle tear… but just three days later, he underwent an above-the-knee amputation. What went wrong? Could it have been prevented? And most importan…

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Bruised Ankle Leads to Colectomy 5:29

9M ago5:29

5:29

It started with a simple ankle injury. A young man sought care for what seemed like a routine contusion, but his provider suspected cellulitis—and that’s where things took a disastrous turn. What followed was a cascade of missteps that ultimately led to a colectomy and a grueling seven-week hospital stay. Where did things go wrong? Could this outco…

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Charting is your #1 Defense...Why? 4:58

9M ago4:58

4:58

Your clinical judgment doesn’t have to be perfect—but your documentation needs to be. When a lawsuit arises, your notes become your defense. If you didn’t document it, you didn’t think about it—at least in the eyes of the law. In this episode, we break down why thorough medical decision-making documentation is crucial, how it can mean the differenc…

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Missed Spinal Epidural Abscess leads to Quadriplegia 8:47

9M ago8:47

8:47

A patient came in with back pain—something we see every day in healthcare. But this case was different. Despite multiple visits and misdiagnoses, the true cause remained hidden until it was too late. By the time her spinal epidural abscess was discovered, irreversible damage had been done, leaving her quadriplegic for life. In this episode, we dive…

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Teen Dies of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma 2 Days After Discharge From ED 5:54

9M ago5:54

5:54

In this episode of Medical Malpractice Insights: Learning from Lawsuits, we discuss the heartbreaking case of a 16-year-old male who died of lymphoblastic lymphoma just two days after being discharged from the emergency department. What warning signs were missed? What could have been done differently? We examine the key takeaways from this case to …

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Patient Dies After 2+ Hours in Waiting Room 5:04

9M ago5:04

5:04

In this episode of Medical Malpractice Insights: Learning from Lawsuits, we examine the heartbreaking case of a patient who waited over two hours in an emergency department waiting room—only to be found unresponsive and eventually declared dead. We break down what went woefully wrong, the critical failures in triage and patient monitoring, and how …

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Learning From Lawsuits Podcasts

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Learning from Lawsuits

Learning From Lawsuits

1
How Documentation On Handoff Kept Her From Being Sued 14:08

1
Death in Jail 12 Hours After Discharge For "Abdominal Pain" 15:39

1
Who Canceled the CT Angiogram? A Costly Missed Diagnosis 15:49

1
Wrong Address, Lost Minutes: EMS Error Leaves Patient Brain-Damaged 20:25

1
Rare occipital stroke missed, discharged as conversion disorder 19:31

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Failed urethral catheterization: Negligence or complication? 15:52

1
Eye pain that leads to blindness: Is it a stroke? A migraine? Something simple? 16:16

1
Patient Falls From Ladder on Knee--Discharged with “Muscle Tear”--Leg Amputated 3 Days Later 10:59

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Bruised Ankle Leads to Colectomy 5:29

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Charting is your #1 Defense...Why? 4:58

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Missed Spinal Epidural Abscess leads to Quadriplegia 8:47

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Teen Dies of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma 2 Days After Discharge From ED 5:54

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Patient Dies After 2+ Hours in Waiting Room 5:04

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