Join Leslie and Kristan for part two of our deep dive into medical malpractice on "Gavel and Gossip." This episode unpacks more fascinating cases and legal nuances. We begin by discussing Julie Andrews’ medical malpractice case alleging "lack of informed consent," detailing how it relates to the tort of battery and the fundamental right to self-determination. We also discuss the varying legal standards states use and the importance of disclosing material, foreseeable risks in understandable terms. We then discuss the sad case of Julie Andrews, who sued after a vocal cord surgery left her singing voice irrevocably damaged due to alleged lack of informed consent.

Next, Leslie and Kristan discuss Dana Carvey's lawsuit against a heart surgeon who operated on the wrong part of his heart during a double bypass surgery. We explore the shocking details of the surgical error, the doctor's defense claiming "unusual anatomy," and the steps medical professionals are now advised to take to prevent such "never events." Tune in for another engaging and informative discussion that navigates the complexities of medical negligence and its profound impact through these fascinating celebrity cases.

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• https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/784389#vp_2
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22060-angioplasty
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