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Inside Medical MalpracticeHealing Patients, Healing Providers: Communication is Care with Kyle Sweet, JDSend us a textOn this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh sits down with U.S. attorney and nationally recognized thought leader Kyle Sweet, JD, to explore one of the most powerful tools in reducing both harm and liability: ethical, effective communication. With decades of experience guiding healthcare systems through litigation, risk management, and patient safety challenges, Kyle shares how openness and transparency can transform outcomes for patients, families, and providers alike. We’ll discuss his collaboration with Leilani Schweitzer on the groundbreaking Certified Medical Harm Communicator (CMHC) course, designed to eq...
2026-01-151h 14Inside Medical MalpracticeThe Christmas Effect with Senior Medial Malpractice Lawyer Barb LegateSend us a textHospital care is riskier during holidays—and sometimes with devastating consequences.In this encore episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh speaks with leading medical negligence lawyer Barb Legate about a newborn injury that occurred over the Christmas holidays in a large teaching hospital. What began as newborn jaundice progressed to kernicterus, one of many Hospital Never Events. They explore The Christmas Effect, uncover surprising trial details, and share practical ways to protect yourself or a loved one if hospitalization can’t be avoided this holiday season.Timely, powerful, and...
2025-12-161h 31Inside Medical MalpracticeFrom the ER to the Courtroom; Dr. Noah Kaufman on being an Ethical Expert WitnessSend us a textWhat does it really mean to be an ethical expert witness? In this episode, Dr. Noah Kaufman — board-certified emergency physician, seasoned expert witness, medical commentator, and even American Ninja Warrior competitor — takes us inside the courtroom and the ER to explore the principles that guide his work as an expert witness. From choosing cases with integrity, to writing unbiased reports, to treating depositions as an “intellectual dance,” and being relatable to a jury, Dr. Kaufman shares candid insights on credibility, fairness, and his approach to expert testimony. We also discuss his upcoming book The Ethic...
2025-11-141h 59Inside Medical MalpracticeHow AI is Shaping Malpractice Litigation Part 2 with Lawyer Jan MarinSend us a textArtificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of both medicine and law — and in this episode, we look into what that might really mean. Senior lawyer Jan Marin of Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers joins Chris Rokosh to explore how AI is reshaping malpractice litigation: from “AI-specific errors” and automation bias to digital audit trails, product liability, and the rise of new expert witnesses. We’ll also look at how hospitals may face institutional liability for the AI tools they choose and deploy. If you’ve ever wondered...
2025-10-1548 minInside Medical MalpracticeAI in Healthcare: Redefining Responsibility with Lawyer Jan MarinSend us a textArtificial Intelligence has arrived in healthcare. It’s reading scans, predicting complications, guiding triage, and even recommending treatment. AI is moving faster than the law can keep up — raising an important question about liability. When something goes wrong, who’s responsible? In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the standard of care and the future of malpractice litigation. Join us for the first of a 2-part series as medical negligence lawyer Jan Marin discusses the risks, the legal gray zones, an...
2025-09-1459 minInside Medical Malpractice"A Promise to a Mother: Michael Wong's Mission to Improve Patient Safety"Send us a textIn the latest episode of the award-winning podcast Inside Medical Malpractice, host Chris Rokosh continues to examine leaders in the world of patient safety with a riveting interview with Michael Wong, JD. Listen to the powerful story behind Michael’s transformation from a successful defense attorney to a leading patient safety advocate. Driven by a promise made to the grieving mother of a young woman who died from opioid-induced respiratory depression while using a Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump in the hospital, Michael founded the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health and Safety. Tun...
2025-01-1453 minInside Medical MalpracticePart 2 of The Unforgettable Story of BLEED OUT with Steve and Margo BurrowsSend us a textThis month on Inside Medical Malpractice, join us for Part 2 of the powerful story behind the HBO documentary BLEED OUT, featuring director Steve Burrows and producer Margo Burrows. In our first episode, we explored the shocking outcome of Steve’s mom’s hip replacement surgery, which tragically left her in a coma. After a nearly decade-long fight for her life, Judy passed away on January 30, 2020. But her legacy lives on. Judie’s story has sparked a movement for change, honoring her life and driving a nationwide commitment to prevent medical errors. Her story goes fa...
2024-12-1354 minInside Medical MalpracticeThe Unforgettable Story of BLEED OUT with Steve and Margo Burrows - Part 1Send us a textThis month on Inside Medical Malpractice, Part 1 of the unforgettable story behind the HBO documentary BLEED OUT, featuring director Steve Burrows and producer Margo Burrows. What started as a simple fall from a bike and a routine hip replacement for Steve’s mother Judie quickly turned into a nightmare, leaving her in a coma with permanent brain damage. But BLEED OUT goes far beyond one family’s tragedy—Steve and Margo take us on a shocking journey into the hidden risks within our healthcare system, exposing urgent calls for reform and account...
2024-11-1457 minInside Medical MalpracticeTwo Perspectives, Endless Impact (Part 2) with RaDonda Vaught and Leilani SchweitzerSend us a textInside Medical Malpractice is back with Part 2 of ‘Two Perspectives, Endless Impact’ featuring RaDonda Vaught and Leilani Schweitzer. In the first episode, we explored the patient safety landscape, the journey towards safer healthcare, the significant challenges we face, and how patients and families can become effective advocates for their own care. We also examined the need for cultural shifts and the role of technology in healthcare. In this amazing episode, Leilani and RaDonda focus on the need for gradual and deliberate change in healthcare by confronting the systemic issues that arise from top-down appro...
2024-10-141h 07Inside Medical MalpracticeTwo Perspectives, Endless Impact (Part 1) with RaDonda Vaught and Leilani SchweitzerSend us a textIn 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 Schweitzer, a mother who endured the devastating loss of her child due to a nurse's error. These unimaginable events could have not only shattered their lives but turned them into adversaries. Yet here they are, not as enemies, not destroyed, but united in a shared vision to improve patient safety. In this compelling conversation, RaDonda and Leilani demonstrate...
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2024-09-0910 minInside Medical MalpracticeBest of Inside Medical Malpractice - Part 3Send us a textThis 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 to know about medical malpractice?” The answers are as different as our guests’ unique perspectives….but always astute, insightful, and thought provoking. This episode includes a doctor, a mother who lost her son due to a medical error and 4 lawyers, one of whom shares her birth story. Listen in as guests Duncan Embury, Lelani Schweitzer...
2024-04-1556 minInside Medical MalpracticeTrauma Informed Lawyering, Part 3, with Lawyer Sonia NijjarSend us a textThis 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 Law Firm in Toronto tells us how dealing with medical malpractice clients at a very difficult time in their lives affect her. Knowing how very wrong things can go in healthcare led to a hypervigilance during her own pregnancy and opened her eyes to significant challenges her clients experience when interacting with the healthcare system. There’s insi...
2024-01-141h 21Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Lawyer Sonia NijjarSend us a textIn 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 show, her greatest joy (her son!) and so much more. Learn what this intelligent, articulate lawyer would love to do if she weren’t lawyering. Her strategy for happiness? The balance of “not letting any part of me become all of me.” This is a great episode. Don’t miss it!
2024-01-1421 minInside Medical MalpracticeSOGC Guideline No. 441 Update: Antenatal Fetal Health Surveillance with co-author Dr. Sharon DoreSend us a textThis 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 interventions that support fetal well-being, or expedite delivery. Changes around assessment of fundal height, fetal movement, amniotic fluid measurement and fetal health surveillance affect the nursing and medical standards of care, as well as the analysis of medical legal matters.
2023-11-2959 minInside Medical MalpracticeTrauma Informed Lawyering (Part 2) with Kara Hardin Former Lawyer, Psychotherapist, Mental Health EducatorSend us a textThis 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 search for safety, security, connection and belonging continue to shape our actions as adults. Learn to notice how and when trauma response shows up and deciding how to move forward with compassion. There’s a fascinating discussion on how the ways we learn to survive as children, are the very things that can hold us back in...
2023-11-1451 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Olivia ScobieSend us a text 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 career path she might have chosen. Olivia shares two strategies for happiness (first of all, don’t focus on happiness) and offers her younger self some really heartfelt advice. Who is it that influenced Olivia the most and what do people must often get wrong about her? Listen and find out!
2023-10-1915 minInside Medical MalpracticeTrauma Informed Lawyering (Part 1) with Olivia Scobie RSW, MSW, MA SociologySend us a textThis 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 promise there is something valuable here. This series will focus on the personal and vicarious trauma experienced during pregnancy and birth. Listen in as Olivia Scobie, Co-Founder of the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Training and Registered Social Worker starts with key phrases and terms, and learning how to recognize trauma in others and ourselves. Oliv...
2023-10-191h 29Inside Medical MalpracticeNurse on Trial. RaDonda Vaught Part 2. In Her Own Words.Send us a textHere 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center. If you haven’t heard part one of this conversation, go back and listen. It opens on the fateful day RaDonda accidently injected a paralyzing drug into Charlene Murphey and ends with her tearful meeting of Mrs. Murphey’s grandson in the Tractor Supply Store. Part two picks up the sto...
2023-10-011h 28Inside Medical MalpracticeA Fatal Medication Error in Tennessee. An Interview with RN RaDonda Vaught. Part 1.Send us a textOn 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 negligent homicide for her part in a fatal medication error at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Criminal prosecution of a nurse is rare, but it happened. And, when things go wrong, it’s easier to talk about a bad nurse than to examine a flawed system. RaDonda will tell us a story which, she says, is so much...
2023-09-141h 09Inside Medical MalpracticeCommunication between Healthcare Providers with OB/GYN Dr. Andrew KotaskaThe next episode of ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’ is another in a series exploring the top 5 issues in medical malpractice: Assessment, Medication Errors, Communication, Unsafe Use of Equipment, and Infection Control. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kotaska OB/GYN helps us take a deeper dive into the issue of communication errors, this time looking at the communication between healthcare providers. There are literally dozens of potential touchpoints in a single healthcare encounter….doctor to patient, doctor to nurse, nurse to patient, doctor to hospital/pharmacy/lab/X-ray, hospital to homecare. You get the idea.
2023-07-201h 17Inside Medical MalpracticeUnsafe or Improper Use of Medical Equipment with Lawyer Ray Wagner K.C.Send us a textThis 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 produc...
2023-06-141h 35Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Lawyer Ray Wagner K.C.Send us a textIn 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 the nature, and the great outdoors provides joy and distraction from the hard work of running his own firm, and the surprising alternate career path he might have chosen if he weren’t a lawyer. Learn about Ray’s strategy for success, the advice he’d offer his younger self and the people who have influenced...
2023-06-1443 minInside Medical MalpracticeCommunication Errors in Health Care - What Doctors Say, What Patients Hear with Dr. Danielle Ofri MD PHDSend us a textThis 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 healthcare today, discusses her book ‘What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear’. Dr. Ofri says that the doctor patient interview remains the single most powerful diagnostic tool in medicine. But what patients say and what doctors hear are often two very different things. Listen as Dr. Ofri highlights just how powerful the doctor patient relationship is and talks honest...
2023-01-151h 05Inside Medical MalpracticeA Medical Malpractice Lawyer Has Another Baby - Maia Tomljanovic of Cuming & GillespieSend us a textThe 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, Chris Rokosh welcomes back Maia Tomljanovic. Her 2020 podcast ‘A Medical Malpractice Lawyer Has a Baby’ was, and still is, one of the top 5 downloaded episodes of all time. It’s not only a great story with a happy ending, but a personal, insightful, and inspiring story about how the combination of medical and legal know...
2022-12-131h 05Inside Medical MalpracticeMedication Errors and Malpractice Cases. A Conversation with Lawyer Paul CahillSend us a textThis 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 Paul Cahill tackles the tough subject of Medication Errors, which are so pervasive they make up 3 of the 15 “Never Events’ in healthcare. There are 10 ‘rights’ to medication administration which are considered basic knowledge for all healthcare providers. If followed correctly, these ‘rights’ are meant to prevent errors. But listen in as Paul presents several cases from his own practice that involve nurses, doctors and...
2022-11-071h 20Inside Medical MalpracticeAssessment Errors. Never Get Complacent. A Case Study with Lawyer Richard HalpernSend us a textThis 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 guest Richard Halpern tackles the topic of Assessment, a skill considered fundamental for healthcare providers and a critical element of patient safety. Many malpractice cases include allegations that assessments weren’t completed often enough, thoroughly enough, or at all. Listen in as Richard shares a case study on one of the most tragic and potentially under reported adverse events of all; a mot...
2022-10-161h 14Inside Medical Malpractice‘Get Ready. Stay Ready’. How to Prepare For & Execute In the Spotlight – with NHL/ESPN Analyst Kevin WeekesSend us a textThis 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! The subject is ‘Get Ready. Stay Ready’ and it’s a conversation about how to think ‘on your feet’. Kevin’s ability to read the room, stay cool under pressure, and react with calm amid chaos is a wonder. There’s a great discussion on how to always be on your game, with a lesson on being ready and ab...
2022-09-141h 16Inside Medical MalpracticeTransparency, Compassion, and Truth in Medical Errors with Leilani Schweitzer of Stanford Health CareSend us a textIn 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 Gabriel died at after a series of medical errors. The story of Gabriel’s death is heart breaking. But the story of how transparency, compassion and truth can heal in the aftermath of medical error, is a gift. Leilani now works in risk management at the same hospital where her son died, using her own painful experience to help othe...
2022-06-141h 17Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Leilani SchweitzerSend us a textIn 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 Gabriel’s death and provides a joyful outlet for her creativity. Hear about what it’s like to give a TED talk (she gave two!), the way it changed her life and the surprising alternate career path she might have chosen. Learn what gets her up in the morning, keeps her up at night, and the best an...
2022-06-1425 minInside Medical MalpracticeMedical Malpractice and Assisted Fertility with Lawyer Duncan EmburySend us a textIn 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 prescribed fertility drugs in 2007, and quickly became pregnant with triplets. As often happens with multiple pregnancies, preterm labor and prematurity were a real threat. The babies, two boys and a girl, were delivered more than 3 months early, on New Year’s Day by emergency caesarean section. They have all been diagnosed with moderate to severe cerebral palsy and neurological impai...
2022-05-141h 13Inside Medical MalpracticeThe Best of Inside Medical Malpractice Part 2Send us a textChris 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 providers, plaintiff and defense lawyers, and a supreme court judge. The responses are as different as their perspectives….but always honest, insightful, and thought provoking. In this episode, listen in as Dr. Michael Narvey, Former Chief Supreme Court Justice Beverly McLaughlin, Ob/Gyn Dr. Colin Birch, Internist Dr. Danielle Ofri, and lawyers Virginia May, Barb Legate an...
2022-04-141h 02Inside Medical MalpracticeThe Best of Inside Medical Malpractice Part 1Send us a textThis 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 public to know about medical malpractice?” Our guests came from across Canada and the US and included healthcare providers, plaintiff and defense lawyers, and a supreme court judge. Their answers to the question were as different as their unique perspectives….but always astute, insightful, and thought provoking. In this episode, listen in as past guests Brian...
2022-03-1547 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Dr. Laura FortnerSend us a textIn 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 busy life at home (four kids, a dairy farm, a husband, and a new business!) and the surprising career path she would have taken if she hadn’t become a doctor. You’ll hear about the joy that gets her up in the morning, the things that keep her awake at night and the ad...
2022-02-1234 minInside Medical MalpracticeChris Rokosh and Dr. Laura Fortner Ob/Gyn and Certified Life Coach; Turning Pain into PurposeSend us a textIn 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-opened, went to trial, appealed and is currently making its way through the Ohio Supreme Court. The accompanying feelings of shame, loneliness, anger, doubt, fear, and helplessness affected every aspect of life for nearly 5 years. Until Dr. Laura sought the help of a life coach who helped change her way of thinking and come to peac...
2022-02-121h 06Inside Medical MalpracticeChris Rokosh and Aleks Mladenovic; A Difficult Road Can Sometimes Lead to a Great Destination.Send us a textIn 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 was a young, busy successful lawyer who was forced to quickly face a cancer diagnosis, find a way to enter and trust a healthcare system that he had sued multiple times, overcome the challenges of treatments, and undergo multiple surgeries that included life threatening complications. But this isn’t just a story of struggle. It’s a story of triumph...
2022-01-111h 25Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Aleks MladenovicSend us a textIn this brief, but personal episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Aleks Mladenovic talks about his life outside of the office, describes what he was like as a child, what got him into malpractice law and shares what gets him up in the morning and what worries him in the middle of the night. He also offers some great advice to his younger self and shares the story of the beautiful people in his life who were, and still are, an important influence. This is a lovely, listenable episode you won’t want to mis...
2022-01-1135 minInside Medical Malpractice‘The Christmas Effect’ Senior Trial Lawyer Barb Legate Discusses a Newborn InjurySend us a textEntering the healthcare system can be risky at any time, but is even riskier during the Christmas holidays, over long weekends and on July 1st. In this episode, Chris Rokosh talks with Barb Legate, a well-respected and highly experienced medical negligence lawyer from London, Ontario. Listen in as they discuss a case of newborn injury that unfolded over the Christmas holidays in the special care nursery of a large teaching hospital. This was a case of newborn jaundice that progressed to kernicterus, one of the 12 Never Events for hospitals in Canada. Hear some of...
2021-12-141h 31Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Senior Trial Lawyer Barb LegateSend us a textIn this brief, but personal interview, Barb Legate tells us why she became a medical negligence lawyer, shares her love of gardening and family, and dishes a couple of surprising facts about herself (She has a worm farm!). After 4 decades of lawyering, hear how it’s the strong and brave parents of the children she represents that motivate her to get out of bed every morning. Barb tells us who the most important influences in her life are, offers advice to her younger self, and after some recent changes to her work life, look...
2021-12-1236 minInside Medical MalpracticeAtlanta Attorney John E. Hall Jr. Talks about Physician DefenseSend us a textAttorney John E. Hall, Jr. set out to build Hall Booth Smith into the finest litigation firm in the Southeastern US and he’s done just that. John is, among other things, a highly respected and experienced physician defense lawyer. His exceptional skill landed him a position on the National Counsel, a team of select attorneys who assist local counsel on birth trauma and other high exposure catastrophic cases. Listen in as John discusses his view on how inflated malpractice verdicts could result in healthcare crisis, then offers a solution for change. He disc...
2021-11-131h 05Inside Medical MalpracticeTwo Obstetrical Nurse Experts Talk it Out; Chris Rokosh sits down with Angela KingSend us a textIn this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh sits down with Ontario Perinatal Nurse expert witness Angela King. Listen in as these two share a wealth of experience as Obstetrical experts, hard working Labor and Delivery nurses, mothers, and care providers. Don’t miss the hearing about Angela’s most memorable cases, and her stories about being on a front line worker in a busy hospital during the seemingly never-ending COVID pandemic. Angela shares that the experience of having a baby, or suffering a pregnancy loss, has been incredibly challenging. She is incred...
2021-10-1456 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Angela King, RN, Legal Nurse Consultant, Expert WitnessSend us a textIn this short but personal podcast Angela King talks about her background, her family and how she spends her time when she’s not busy being a nurse. She offers some great advice for her younger self, to nurses just starting out and talks about the career path she would have chosen if she hadn’t been a nurse. She also tells us about the most important influence in her life and describes her superpower and how she uses it. It’s a great podcast! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://w...
2021-10-1420 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Randy KinnardSend us a textIn this brief, but honest interview Randy Kinnard shares how he spends his time when he’s not busy lawyering and talks about the people who helped shape his life. I’m pretty sure he named Thumper the Rabbit as one of his biggest influences (!) Randy talks about the struggle to overcome survivor guilt from the Vietnam war and tells the amazing story of how a bad golf shot led him to a gravestone, which brought him to his knees, and led him to the counsellor that changed his life. Listen in as Randy...
2021-09-1332 minInside Medical MalpracticeNashville 'Super Lawyer' Randy Kinnard Shares Amazing War StoriesSend us a textAttorney Randy Kinnard is considered one of the best lawyers in Nashville. He is a highly respected legal professional and a decorated Vietnam veteran who has been recognized by countless organizations for his exceptional skill in and out of the courtroom. His secret? An emphasis on professional competence and great respect for all. Listen in as Randy discusses two of his most interesting cases; one of which resulted in $55 million in damages and the other, the largest medical malpractice award in the state of Tennessee. Hear how his experiences in Vietnam left him strug...
2021-09-131h 13Inside Medical MalpracticeChris Rokosh on building Connect Medical Legal ExpertsSend us a textThis month, Chris Rokosh sits in the hot seat! Listen as Angela Armstrong of Prime Capital Group interviews Chris about her entrepreneurial journey on the podcast ‘Prime for Growth; Conversations with Everyday Innovators’. Chris answers questions about the early days of life as a Legal Nurse Consultant and the ups and downs of growing Connect Experts into the business it is today. Hear how the journey hasn’t been just about getting somewhere - it's about staying focused on core values and purpose that drive the business along the way. The key motivator? Never for...
2021-07-1651 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Dr. Michael NarveySend us a textIn this brief, but personal episode Dr. Narvey talks about growing up in Manitoba (a native Winnipegger!), his family, and his current life at home. Listen in as he shares how he spends his time off, what hobbies he enjoys, offers advice to his younger self and tells us what most people get wrong about him. Then, he talks about his one amazing superpower, and how he uses it at home, at work, and with his patients. Don’t miss this one! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/co...
2021-06-1529 minInside Medical MalpracticeDr. Michael Narvey - Life as a NeonatologistSend us a textIn this podcast, Dr. Michael Narvey talks about his life’s work as a Neonatologist at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Center. Learn how he came to the honorable profession of caring for the tiniest, most vulnerable patients, what a ‘normal’ day looks like in the NICU, and the parts of his job that he loves…..and doesn’t. Dr. Narvey talks about how his work as an medical legal expert witness has not only changed his own medical practice for the better, but changed how he teaches students and residents. With a great compassion a...
2021-06-151h 14Inside Medical MalpracticeNurse Lawyer Farah Ismail Shines a Light on Long Term CareSend us a textInside Medical Malpractice welcomes Nurse Lawyer Farah Ismail back for another fascinating discussion on Long Term Care. This episode shines a light on some of the events that have challenged the Ontario LTC system over the past few years, including a nurse serial killer and a seemingly never-ending pandemic. Don’t miss Farah’s insightful discussion into the unique challenges of Long-Term Care and offers advice for families, facilities and healthcare professionals on how to keep residents safe. Farah discusses the professional and legal obligations of healthcare personnel who witness unsafe care, emphasizing the req...
2021-05-1255 minInside Medical MalpracticeNY Lawyer Michael Kaplen Talks about Brain Injury and Medical MalpracticeSend us a textIn this podcast, New York Lawyer Michael Kaplen shares his story about the client who focused his practice on brain injury litigation, which began a journey that led all the way to the White House. Michael offers multiple examples of how the medical management or misdiagnosis of brain injury can result in malpractice litigation. He then walks us through the process of a lawsuit in the NY which highlights some of the unique elements of US litigation. Michael offers particular insight into two fascinating subjects. First, what rights do the nearly 14 million international vis...
2021-04-1159 minInside Medical MalpracticeNow available - Certificates of CompletionNow available for listeners who require proof of professional development, we’ve added an exam and/or downloadable certificate. See details at http://www.ConnectMLX.com/podcasts.
2021-03-1501 minInside Medical MalpracticeDr. Colin Birch, Obstetrician/Gynecologist Talks about Medical MalpracticeSend us a textDr. Colin Birch, Chief of Obstetrics at the Foothills Medical Center, opens this podcast with a fascinating discussion on the growing body of information surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Then, he shares such an interesting and well-rounded perspective on medical malpractice, as the defendant in a lawsuit, a practicing physician, and a medical expert witness. Listen as Dr. Birch shares how these experiences changed not only his personal approach to medicine but focused his education of medical students and residents. He then talks about the important role malpractice p...
2021-03-101h 22Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Dr. Colin BirchSend us a textIn this brief, but personal interview, Ob/Gyn Dr. Colin Birch tells us how he spends his time when he’s not working, offers advice for young medical students and shares what he would wish for his younger self. Learn about his journey from England to Canada, what people most often get wrong about him, and the amazing gift of loving your work. Don’t miss this honest, open, insightful conversation with one of the busiest people I’ve met! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect...
2021-03-1040 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Brian DevlinSend us a textIn this brief, but insightful interview Brian Devlin considers the next phase of his life, talks about his family, his hobbies, his love of music and travel and tells us what people most often get wrong about him. He also shares the superpower that has allowed him to live a life of no regrets. Bonus! Brian plays an original guitar solo at the end of this podcast. Don’t miss it! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
2021-02-1137 minInside Medical MalpracticeBrian Devlin QC of Law Fifty One Shares a Lifetime of ExperienceSend us a textIn this podcast, Brian Devlin QC tells the story of journey that started from very humble beginnings, with an English degree, a rock band and a completely unplanned, unexpected entry into law school. Brian’s 40 years career has included criminal defense, personal injury, and hundreds of medical malpractice cases. Listen as he talks about the details of his very first malpractice case, shares the secret to his success as a lawyer and what he’s doing to share his knowledge to the up-and-coming generation of lawyers. Brian talks about some of the changes he’s...
2021-02-111h 412020-12-2305 minInside Medical MalpracticeMichael Waite QC of Carbert Waite LLP Talks About Nursing Defence LawSend us a textIn this podcast, Michael Waite QC from Carbert Waite LLP presents another side of the medical malpractice story; the perspective of a hospital defence lawyer. He answers questions like how and when does a nurse find out she’s been sued? What’s the process like from start to finish, and how long does it take? What are the professional obligations of a nurse who finds themself in the legal system? How many nurses actually remember the details of the lawsuit? How important is nursing documentation? What part of a lawsuit do nurses find th...
2020-12-141h 30Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Michael Waite QC, Carbert Waite LLPSend us a textListen in as Mike Waite talks about his journey into health law, his family, how he loves to spend time off and what his two sons are up to. Mike shares how he hopes his work as a hospital defense lawyer will contribute to patient safety in the future. Learn what keeps him up at night, what gets him up in the morning and what’s getting him through the pandemic. Also find out what people most often get wrong about him, and what advice would he offer his younger self if he coul...
2020-12-1427 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Dr. Rick Rayman, DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)Send us a textIn this insightful and personal interview, Dr. Rayman shares the joys of 49 years of marriage with Marsha, talks about his impressive running career (377 marathons so far!), what gets him up at 5 a.m. every day, and what keeps him up at night. His priorities are like this; family, passions, profession. He also offers great advice on how he hopes his work might change dental practice in the future and the advice he would offer his younger self. Don’t miss this lovely podcast. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.con...
2020-11-0926 minInside Medical MalpracticeDr. Richard Rayman DDS Discusses His Role as a Dental Malpractice ExpertSend us a textIn this very unique episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks with University of Toronto Professor Dr. Rick Rayman about his work as a Dental Malpractice Expert. Dr. Rayman shares the highs and lows of expert witness work and discusses how legal knowledge has, without any doubt, made him a better educator. For dentists and students of dentistry, Dr. Rayman identifies the biggest issues in dental malpractice today and offers great advice on how to avoid a lawsuit. For doctors, he offers ways to improve patient care when dentistry overlaps with medicine. To...
2020-11-091h 13Inside Medical Malpractice‘Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life’ with Former Chief Justice Beverly McLachlinSend us a textFormer Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin is one of the most accomplished, fascinating and approachable woman of our time. Her autobiographical book ‘Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life’ takes you on a journey from her humble beginnings in Pincher Creek, Alberta to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Listen in as Justice McLachlin talks about some of the most memorable cases she was involved in, the fundamental principles that guided her decisions and this… “The Canadian way is not the way of war. It’s the way of co...
2020-10-1442 minInside Medical MalpracticeFormer Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin on her journey to the Supreme Court as a woman in a man’s worldSend us a textFormer Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin has shown women how to reach the top in spite of the insecurities and the struggle for perfection. Don’t miss this podcast as she shares the important history of the ‘Famous Five’ and how even though women have come along way, there’s still a way to go. As one of the few Chief Justices in history who is also a mother, she offers advice on parenting in the midst of the busy-ness and struggles of life. Learn about her brilliant response when Simon’s named a bra...
2020-10-1419 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Dr. Danielle Ofri, MD, PhDSend us a textIn this insightful and personal interview, Danielle Ofri talks about how much she loves the combination of medicine and writing, where she’s finds beauty, and what it’s been like to be quarantined with 3 teenagers. She shares her memory of the most harrowing experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and how ‘moral burdening’ leads to burnout. Don’t miss when she shares her thoughts on what people most often get wrong about her, where courage really lies, and the advice she’d offer her younger self if she only could. For more medical legal educati...
2020-09-1222 minInside Medical MalpracticeA Doctor Confronts Medical Error with Dr. Danielle Ofri, MD, PhDSend us a textDr. Danielle Ofri MD, PhD is one of the most thought provoking and influential voices in healthcare today. She is a clinical professor at NYU School of Medicine, an internist at Bellevue Hospital and the author of several acclaimed books including ‘When We Do Harm. A Doctor Confronts Medical Error.’ Her discussion on adverse events in healthcare will make you stop and think for a very long time. Listen as Dr. Ofri highlights the importance of communication in health care and shares the one thing we can all do today to improve patient safety. ...
2020-09-121h 06Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Gary Will, Will Davidson LLPSend us a textIn this insightful and personal interview, Gary Will talks about how his journey into law started with the love of a TV show. Gary’s passion for his work, his family and his life is inspirational. Learn what gets him up in the morning, what keeps him up at night and what people most often get wrong about him. The piece of advice he offers to his younger self is valuable to everyone! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
2020-08-1423 minInside Medical MalpracticeGary Will of Will Davidson LLP; The Orchard Villa Long Term Care Center COVID-19 Class Action LawsuitSend us a textIn this incredibly timely episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks with Toronto lawyer Gary Will about the class action lawsuit involving the Orchard Villa Long Term Care Home in Ontario. Gary says this lawsuit is the biggest and most important challenge of his career. It isn’t just about the COVID-19 deaths in the spring and summer of 2020, it’s about a timeline that started years ago with a change of ownership, complaints about staffing, allegations of neglect and abuse, and multiple investigations by the Ministry of Long-Term Care. Learn about the spe...
2020-08-111h 09Inside Medical MalpracticeLawyer Virginia May Q.C. on 40 years of TrailblazingSend us a textIn this very special episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to lawyer Virginia May about her 40 years of successful trail blazing. Virginia was not only one of the first (pregnant!) female law partners in Alberta in the 1980’s, she founded her own very successful litigation firm May, Jensen, Shawa Solomon in 1995. Listen in as she shares the ups and downs of the early days, and the details about the most memorable cases in her medical malpractice career. In her brilliant and perfectly no nonsense way, Virginia offers invaluable insight and advice to la...
2020-07-141h 17Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Lawyer Virginia May Q.C.Send us a textIn this perfectly down to earth and engaging interview, Virginia May tells us about the beginning of her journey into law, and how she’s navigating her exit from the career she’s loved. Virginia shares some of the good and the bad about semi-retirement, how she hopes her work as a strategic advisor will influence young lawyers, what gets her up in the morning, what keeps her up at night, and shares the advice she would give her younger self is she only knew what she knows now. For more medical legal educa...
2020-07-1432 minInside Medical MalpracticePaul Cahill of Will Davidson discusses the 2nd of 3 medical malpractice trials, O’Neill-Renouf v. IbrahamSend us a textOn this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to Paul Cahill about the trial and judgement of a case involving a rare, but serious nerve injury during a relatively minor medical procedure; Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Surgery (TVT). Paul discusses the ‘backwards perspective’ required to prove that in spite of an operative record saying everything went perfectly right, the nature of the injury inferred that something went very wrong. The central issue to prove was what caused the injury? The judge found that Paul’s theory of the case was the only reasonab...
2020-06-1546 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Paul Cahill, Will DavidsonSend us a textLearn why Paul thinks malpractice law chose him, rather than the other way around. Find out what gets him out of bed in the morning, what causes stress, how he hopes lawsuits might affect healthcare outcomes, and why he won’t recommend the profession of law to his sons. Paul also shares the one piece of advice he would offer his younger self. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
2020-06-1523 minInside Medical MalpracticePaul Cahill of Will Davidson discusses the 3rd of 3 medical malpractice trials, Woods v. JackiewiczSend us a textIn this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to Paul Cahill about a jury trial based on a 1991 pregnancy complicated by Twin to Twin Syndrome (TTTS). The tragic outcome was a stat C Section, and a brain damaged baby with Cerebral Palsy. Another case involving delayed diagnosis, this one complicated by the obvious challenge of determining the standard of care nearly 30 years ago. Listen to learn Paul’s approach to jury trials, how he has learned to distill the facts to present a compelling, sensible story to guide jurors towards a com...
2020-06-1559 minInside Medical MalpracticePaul Cahill of Will Davidson discusses the 1st of 3 malpractice trials, Hacopian v. MahmoudSend us a textIn this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to Paul Cahill about the highs and lows of a trial involving the delayed diagnosis of uterine cancer. Paul’s theory of the case is simple; when a patient presents to a doctors office with abnormal vaginal bleeding, an endometrial biopsy should be done. The conclusion? When it comes to uterine cancer, early diagnosis is better. Learn how and why Paul decided to take on this complicated fatality case, how he dealt with the challenge of running a trial as a single father, and w...
2020-06-1548 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn more about Farah Ismail, Nurse, Lawyer, Healthcare Consultant and Executive LeaderSend us a textIn this touching and personal interview, Farah Ismail discusses her journey from nurse to lawyer and what she’s hoping for in the next phase of her career. Farah shares the true story behind the charity ‘Grayson’s Gratitude’, inspired by her sons diagnosis of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome after an E. Coli infection. Learn what gets her up in the morning, what keeps her up at night, and the advice she would offer her younger self if she only knew what she knows now. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connec...
2020-05-2615 minInside Medical MalpracticeFarah Ismail, Nurse, Lawyer, Healthcare Consultant discusses considerations for avoiding a malpractice lawsuit during the COVID-19 pandemicSend us a textDoctors and Nurses are tasked with providing safe, ethical and competent care - even in the midst of a pandemic. This incredibly relevant and timely interview with Executive Leader, Nurse, Lawyer Farah Ismail addresses considerations for minimizing the risk of malpractice claims during the COVID-19 crisis. There are already multiple claims of negligence against Nursing Homes and healthcare providers, with the likelihood of more to come. Hear real stories from the frontline and gain a deeper awareness of the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery and services in these stressful and uncertain times. This might...
2020-05-261h 10Inside Medical MalpracticeLearn More About Lawyer Shelagh McGregor, Weir BowenSend us a textIn this brief, but personal interview, Chris Rokosh learns how Shelagh spends her time when she’s not working, what a ‘normal’ day looks like in her world, how her 3 kids keep her grounded, and how her work as a malpractice lawyer motivates and challenges her. Find out the four questions she asks herself every morning, and what keeps her up at night. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
2020-04-2308 minInside Medical MalpracticeShelagh McGregor of Weir Bowen (episode 3) The thing every expert worries about – going to courtSend us a textPart 3 of Inside Medical Malpractice interviews with Shelagh McGregor addresses the thing every expert worries about – going to court. Listen as she explains how lawyers prepare experts for trial, what to expect on the stand, and how the CV, written report, all publicly available information and social media might be used to guide cross examination and could affect credibility. Learn some of the tactics used by opposing counsel to ‘rattle’ experts, and strategies for staying calm under pressure, even when lawyers intentionally raise the temperature in the room. If you, or someone you know, is...
2020-04-2335 minInside Medical MalpracticeShelagh McGregor of Weir Bowen (episode 2) on what makes a great expert and a great expert reportSend us a textIn this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh dives deeper into the role of medical experts with this fascinating second interview with plaintiff’s lawyer Shelagh McGregor. What makes a great expert? What are the important elements of the expert report and how will the report be used? What is the role of experts, and how can they provide opinion in a way that’s useful to the court? Learn what communication with lawyers is privileged, and the importance of providing an honest, common sense expert opinion, based on what was reasonable under the...
2020-04-2325 minInside Medical MalpracticeShelagh McGregor of Weir Bowen (episode 1) talks about the vital role medical experts play in malpractice lawsuitsSend us a textIn this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh interviews plaintiff lawyer Shelagh McGregor about why doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are critical to medical malpractice outcomes. Learn how experts are used to screen, educate and identify issues of standard of care and causation. Understand the difference between the scientific and legal definitions of probability required to meet the civil standards of proof. This podcast, part 1 of 3, is an absolute must for any healthcare professional considering entering into the medical legal world. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.c...
2020-04-2324 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn More about Maia Tomljanovic Lawyer, Cuming and GillespieSend us a textIn this brief, but highly personal interview, Chris Rokosh finds out what inspires Maia Tomljanovic, what she does when she’s not practicing law and how she hopes her work in medical malpractice law will bring positive change to healthcare. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
2020-03-1911 minInside Medical MalpracticeMaia Tomljanovic of Cuming & Gillespie; A Medical Malpractice Lawyer Has a BabySend us a textWhen you’ve spent your entire career finding negligence in the health care system, how do you trust that same system to take care of you? Don’t miss this fascinating episode of Inside Medical Malpractice as Chris Rokosh interviews malpractice lawyer Maia Tomljanovic about her rocky experience of having a baby. Hear what went right, what went wrong, and how her combination of medical and legal knowledge shaped her hopes, fears, expectations and could affect her future. Maia offers insight and advice to expectant mothers entering the hospital, and to the doctors and nur...
2020-03-1959 minInside Medical MalpracticeRichard Halpern of Gluckstein Lawyers (episode 3) discusses Medical Malpractice LawSend us a textIn the third episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh completes her interview with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern. Listen in while this highly experienced lawyer discusses how he handles these extremely complicated and ‘dangerous’ lawsuits from beginning to end. Learn how Richard walks the lengthy and sometimes arduous path of a malpractice lawsuit and discusses the 3 elements of determining financial damages; pain and suffering, loss of income and costs of future care. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
2020-02-1245 minInside Medical MalpracticeRichard Halpern of Gluckstein Lawyers (episode 2) discusses Medical Malpractice LawSend us a textIn the second episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh continues her interview with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern as they discuss how lawyers decide when, or if, to take on a medical malpractice case. Hear about the difficult discussions and the practical decisions that help lawyers determine whether or not a claim has merit. Why wouldn’t a lawyer take the case? How much does it cost if they do? How do you find a qualified medical malpractice lawyer? And what are the steps required to commence a lawsuit? For more medical legal edu...
2020-02-1224 minInside Medical MalpracticeRichard Halpern of Gluckstein Lawyers (episode 1) discusses Medical Malpractice LawSend us a textInside this first episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh sits down with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern as he provides an overview of the laws, challenges and legal principles that guide medical malpractice claims. Richard offers some great advice to healthcare professionals about communication and documentation and advice to injured patients who might be considering a malpractice claim. Don’t miss this fascinating and candid interview with a highly experienced plaintiffs medical malpractice lawyer.
2020-02-1228 minInside Medical MalpracticeLearn more about Richard Halpern Lawyer, Gluckstein LawyersSend us a textIn this brief but personal interview, Chris Rokosh finds out what keeps Richard Halpern motivated to continue his work in the challenging field of medical malpractice law for 30+ years (so far). What keeps him up at night? And how does he hope that his life's work will influence healthcare? For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education
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