The Legal O.R.
Welcome to The Legal O.R., where law meets medicine and malpractice meets justice. I’m your host Gianna Mandich, a medical malpractice attorney with a passion for dissecting complex cases and exposing the truth behind the legal and medical worlds. Every episode, we’ll take you behind the curtain of operating rooms and courtrooms alike, where high-stakes decisions can change lives—and sometimes end them. In the world of medical negligence, mistakes can mean the difference between life and death, and the legal battles that follow are just as critical. From wrongful deaths to preventable tragedies, we’ll uncover the chilling stories of how things go wrong when the people we trust to heal us fail. And each week, we’ll be joined by star-studded guests from both the legal and medical communities—top attorneys, renowned doctors, and leading experts—who will give you unparalleled insights into the cases, laws, and lives on the line. But it’s not just about the cases. From birth injuries to groundbreaking legal rulings in the headlines, we’ll break down current events and legal issues that shape our society. Whether you’re a legal professional, in the medical field, or just someone curious about the intersection of law and medicine, this is the podcast for you. So scrub in, because The Legal O.R. is about to begin.
Listen on:
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
In this gripping episode of The Legal OR, we delve into the tragic case of John West, a 59-year-old carpenter who visited Spring Hill Memorial Hospital for a minor thumb injury but never made it home. A fatal dose of the powerful opioid Dilaudid was administered, leading to his untimely death. The episode uncovers the hospital's opioid administration failures and explores the missing documentation of a life-saving intervention, Narcan, raising questions of potential cover-up and negligence.
Join us as we dissect the systemic failures and legal battles that ensued, including the record-breaking $35 million verdict against the hospital. Expert insights from Dr. Francois Blaudeau and host Gianna Mandich shed light on the complexities of medical negligence cases and the evolving landscape of electronic medical records. This episode is a stark reminder of the critical need for transparency and accountability in healthcare.
Stay tuned for our next episode, where we uncover disturbing allegations against UAB regarding unauthorized organ retention during autopsies. It's a story that questions the ethical boundaries of medical practices and the control hospitals have over patients' bodies. Keep your gloves on and your mind sharp as we continue to explore the intersection of law and medicine.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
In this episode of *The Legal O.R.*, we dive into the shocking case of a Florida surgeon who mistakenly removed a patient’s liver instead of his spleen, resulting in a tragic death. Joined by Dr. Francois Blaudeau, we explore the technical aspects of the surgery, the hospital’s responsibility in granting privileges, and the systemic failures within healthcare. Dr. Blaudeau shares his thoughts on how this case could potentially spark change. Tune in as we dissect medical negligence and what it means for patient safety.