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Entering 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 the surprising details of the case, and the highs and lows and outcome of the multi week trial.  Chris presents two lines of thought behind the phenomenon known as ‘The Christmas Effect’ and offers ideas on keeping yourself, or your loved ones, safe if you end up in the hospital this holiday season.  Barb offers up thoughts on what we all need to know about medical malpractice (She says you’re not a real doctor until you’re sued) and how she would change healthcare and law if she could. You won’t want to miss this fascinating, timely and informative episode of Inside Medical Malpractice!  For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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In 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, looks at what she hopes the next five years will bring.  You’ll enjoy every single minute of this episode! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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Attorney 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 discusses some of the potential issues associated with post COVID litigation including how healthcare providers can mitigate risk, how a pandemic changed the practice of law, and what the general public should know.  He also offers great advice to lawyers on avoiding common mistakes in malpractice litigation and shares the most important thing that healthcare providers, lawyers and the public should know about medical malpractice.  Don’t miss this episode!  It’s a great one!  For more medical legal education, visit our website. https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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In 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 incredibly skilled in the management of many of the obstetrical complications that end up in malpractice lawsuits, and shares stories and advice for nurses, doctors and the public.  Don’t miss this episode!   For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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In 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://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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Attorney 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 struggling, but somehow fearless in the courtroom. And don’t miss the fantastic advice he has to offer attorneys, healthcare professionals and the general public.  One of my favorite quotes?  “Medical Malpractice is Real.”  For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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In 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 shares what gets him out of bed every morning, what people most often get wrong about him and tells us the story of how his beautiful book ‘Respect through the eyes of children’ came to be.  Don’t miss this lovely interview! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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This 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 forgetting the heavy cost of malpractice on everyone involved; the doctors, the nurses, the patient, their family, communities, our healthcare, legal and social systems. Get inspired by this articulate, compassionate and insightful conversation.  For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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In 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 and understanding of the professions of healthcare and law, Dr. Narvey shares what he thinks are the most important things doctors, nurses, lawyers and the public need to know about neonatal lawsuits.  There’s something valuable in this podcast for everyone! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

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In 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/connect-to-education/connect-to-education