A Whole Handful

Fatal Family Flaw

On the season finale of Scrubs & Subpoenas, we explore a case between a gynecological NP and a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. Who is at fault when a patient declines to speak about a sensitive subject? Is diagnosis possible when a patient refuses care besides treatment of acute conditions? We explore these hypotheticals and more during this episode highlighting the importance of women's cancer screenings, well-woman's visits, and family history disclosure. --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomZ0GO959c&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomZ0GO959c&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w]

The Ulcerated Truth

The aging process is wildly unpredictable. A person’s health can go from pristine to poor in a matter of months, no matter the  quality of medical care they receive. In this episode, we explore the complicated timeline of a woman who resided in multiple elder care homes before dying due to chronic infection. Learn about this sweeping lawsuit forged against multiple medical entities, and the importance of meticulous documentation and time-sensitive interventions. --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0zN4vz4YYU&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0zN4vz4YYU&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w]

A Whole Handful

What started as a complaint of hand pain in an elderly patient turned into a full fledged malpractice suit against an NP. In this episode, we examine how ordering the “wrong” test can land a provider in hot water—even if it does not directly lead to a patient’s death. Hear expert witness Sally K. Miller weigh in on whether wrongdoing was really committed, or if this is another case of excessive legal force used in the medical field. --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnB4wQigN8s&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnB4wQigN8s&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w]

Care In Chaos

In a psychiatric emergency, every decision is crucial. In this sad case, a patient in metal health crisis lost his life under the care of a medical team—leading to a charge against the attending NP on the scene. We explore this rare instance in which following protocol to a tee isn’t realistic or safe, and how providers must walk a fine line between acting from instinct and following the rules. Listen in for our hosts’ expert takes on what could be done differently in these cases, and where fault truly lies. --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMd0M3YIbgg&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMd0M3YIbgg&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w]

Benevolence's Bitter Bite

This week’s case is a terrifying reminder that an NP can do everything right and things still may go wrong. Dr. Sally K. Miller recounts a story centered around a patient with a persistent and mysterious skin lesion. After a dizzying amount of appointments, referrals, biopsies, and inconclusive examinations spanning years, this case simply slipped through the cracks and ended in disaster. Here, listeners learn what should have been done differently and who truly is at fault in complex healthcare scenarios. --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qg7G7g2v8I&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qg7G7g2v8I&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w]