September 22, 2025

EP 114: $951 Million Birth Injury Verdict: Sleeping Doctor Blamed!

1 hour 3 minutes

Straight Out Of The Headlines!!

In this episode, Nurse Erica interviews Anyssa Zancanella, who shares her harrowing experience during labor and delivery, which led to significant health challenges for her daughter, Azaylee. The conversation delves into the medical negligence faced, the subsequent legal battle against Steward Health, and the emotional toll it has taken on their family. Anyssa discusses the verdict of their case, the implications for healthcare accountability, and the ongoing journey of raising a medically fragile child. The episode emphasizes the importance of maternal health advocacy and the need for systemic change in healthcare. The verdict was a moment of accountability for the healthcare system.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:20 Azalea's Current Condition

06:14 Criticism Around Judgement Amount

09:34 Failure to Act

13:57 Conflict with Nursing Staff

17:23 Lack of Experience

20:09 Pitocin Administration Concerns

22:15 C-section Delays and the OBGYN

37:14 Judicial Reactions

40:00 Legal Battles and Accountability

45:28 Enema of the Week Award

48:29 The Impact of the Verdict

51:55 Steward Health's Failure to Participate

54:10 Public Backlash

58:05 Sharing the Journey and Raising Awareness

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