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.

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.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMd0M3YIbgg&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w

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.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qg7G7g2v8I&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w