Inside Medical Malpractice

Dr. Richard Rayman DDS Discusses His Role as a Dental Malpractice Expert

Send us a Text Message. In this very unique episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks with University of Toronto Professor Dr. Rick Rayman about his work as a Dental Malpractice Expert.  Dr. Rayman shares the highs and lows of expert witness work and discusses how legal knowledge has, without any doubt, made him a better educator. For dentists and students of dentistry, Dr. Rayman identifies the biggest issues in dental malpractice today and offers great advice on how to avo...

‘Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life’ with Former Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin

Send us a Text Message. Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin is one of the most accomplished, fascinating and approachable woman of our time. Her autobiographical book ‘Truth Be Told:  My Journey Through Life’ takes you on a journey from her humble beginnings in Pincher Creek, Alberta to Chief Justice  of the Supreme Court of Canada. Listen in as Justice McLachlin talks about some of the most memorable cases she was involved in, the fundamental principles that guided her dec...

Former Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin on her journey to the Supreme Court as a woman in a man’s world

Send us a Text Message. Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin has shown women how to reach the top in spite of the insecurities and the struggle for perfection. Don’t miss this podcast as she shares the important history of the ‘Famous Five’ and how even though women have come along way, there’s still a way to go.  As one of the few Chief Justices in history who is also a mother, she offers advice on parenting in the midst of the busy-ness and struggles of life.  Learn about ...

A Doctor Confronts Medical Error with Dr. Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Danielle Ofri MD, PhD is one of the most thought provoking and influential voices in healthcare today.  She is a clinical professor at NYU School of Medicine, an internist at Bellevue Hospital and the author of several acclaimed books  including ‘When We Do Harm.  A Doctor Confronts Medical Error.’  Her discussion on adverse events in healthcare will make you stop and think for a very long time.  Listen as Dr. Ofri highlights the importance of communication in he...

Learn More About Dr. Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD

Send us a Text Message. In this insightful and personal interview, Danielle Ofri talks about how much she loves the combination of medicine and writing, where she’s finds beauty, and what it’s been like to be quarantined with 3 teenagers. She shares her memory of the most harrowing experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and how ‘moral burdening’ leads to burnout.  Don’t miss when she shares her thoughts on what people most often get wrong about her, where courage really lies, and the advic...

Learn More about Gary Will, Will Davidson LLP

Send us a Text Message. In this insightful and personal interview, Gary Will talks about how his journey into law started with the love of a TV show. Gary’s passion for his work, his family and his life is inspirational.  Learn what gets him up in the morning, what keeps him up at night and what people most often get wrong about him.  The piece of advice he offers to his younger self is valuable to everyone! For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/conn...

Gary Will of Will Davidson LLP; The Orchard Villa Long Term Care Center COVID-19 Class Action Lawsuit

Send us a Text Message. In this incredibly timely episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks with Toronto lawyer Gary Will about the class action lawsuit involving the Orchard Villa Long Term Care Home in Ontario.  Gary says this lawsuit is the biggest and most important challenge of his career.  It isn’t just about the COVID-19 deaths in the spring and summer of 2020, it’s about a timeline that started years ago with a change of ownership, complaints about staffing, allegati...

Gary Will of Will Davidson LLP; The Orchard Villa Long Term Care Center COVID-19 Class Action Lawsuit

In this incredibly timely episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks with Toronto lawyer Gary Will about the class action lawsuit involving the Orchard Villa Long Term Care Home in Ontario.  Gary says this lawsuit is the biggest and most important challenge of his career.  It isn’t just about the COVID-19 deaths in the spring and summer of 2020, it’s about a timeline that started years ago with a change of ownership, complaints about staffing, allegations of neglect and abuse,...

Learn More about Lawyer Virginia May Q.C.

Send us a Text Message. In this perfectly down to earth and engaging interview, Virginia May tells us about the beginning of her journey into law, and how she’s navigating her exit from the career she’s loved.  Virginia shares some of the good and the bad about semi-retirement, how she hopes her work as a strategic advisor will influence young lawyers, what gets her up in the morning, what keeps her up at night, and shares the advice she would give her younger self is she only knew what she...

Lawyer Virginia May Q.C. on 40 years of Trailblazing

Send us a Text Message. In this very special episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to lawyer Virginia May about her 40 years of successful trail blazing.  Virginia was not only one of the first (pregnant!) female law partners in Alberta in the 1980’s, she founded her own very successful litigation firm May, Jensen, Shawa Solomon in 1995.  Listen in as she shares the ups and downs of the early days, and the details about the most memorable cases in her medical malpractice...

About Paul Cahill, plaintiff lawyer, Will Davidson

Learn More about Paul Cahill, Will Davidson

Send us a Text Message. Learn why Paul thinks malpractice law chose him, rather than the other way around.  Find out what gets him out of bed in the morning, what causes stress, how he hopes lawsuits might affect healthcare outcomes, and why he won’t recommend the profession of law to his sons.  Paul also shares the one piece of advice he would offer his younger self. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

Paul Cahill of Will Davidson discusses the 1st of 3 malpractice trials, Hacopian v. Mahmoud

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to Paul Cahill about the highs and lows of a trial involving the delayed diagnosis of uterine cancer.  Paul’s theory of the case is simple; when a patient presents to a doctors office with abnormal vaginal bleeding, an endometrial biopsy should be done.  The conclusion? When it comes to uterine cancer, early diagnosis is better.  Learn how and why Paul decided to take on this complicated fatality case,...

Paul Cahill of Will Davidson discusses the 2nd of 3 medical malpractice trials, O’Neill-Renouf v. Ibraham.

On this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to Paul Cahill about the trial and judgement of a case involving a rare, but serious nerve injury during a relatively minor medical procedure; Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Surgery (TVT).  Paul discusses the ‘backwards perspective’ required to prove that in spite of an operative record saying everything went perfectly right, the nature of the injury inferred that something went very wrong.  The central issue to prove was what caus...

Paul Cahill of Will Davidson discusses the 2nd of 3 medical malpractice trials, O’Neill-Renouf v. Ibraham

Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to Paul Cahill about the trial and judgement of a case involving a rare, but serious nerve injury during a relatively minor medical procedure; Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Surgery (TVT).  Paul discusses the ‘backwards perspective’ required to prove that in spite of an operative record saying everything went perfectly right, the nature of the injury inferred that something went very wrong.  The central iss...

Paul Cahill of Will Davidson discusses the 3rd of 3 medical malpractice trials, Woods v. Jackiewicz

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh talks to Paul Cahill about a jury trial based on a 1991 pregnancy complicated by Twin to Twin Syndrome (TTTS). The tragic outcome was a stat C Section, and a brain damaged baby with Cerebral Palsy. Another case involving delayed diagnosis, this one complicated by the obvious challenge of determining the standard of care nearly 30 years ago.  Listen to learn Paul’s approach to jury trials, how he has learned ...

Learn more about Farah Ismail, Nurse, Lawyer, Healthcare Consultant and Executive Leader

Send us a Text Message. In this touching and personal interview, Farah Ismail discusses her journey from nurse to lawyer and what she’s hoping for in the next phase of her career.  Farah shares the true story behind the charity ‘Grayson’s Gratitude’, inspired by her sons diagnosis of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome after an E. Coli infection.  Learn what gets her up in the morning, what keeps her up at night, and the advice she would offer her younger self if she only knew what she knows now. For...

Farah Ismail, Nurse, Lawyer, Healthcare Consultant discusses considerations for avoiding a malpractice lawsuit during the COVID-19 pandemic

Send us a Text Message. Doctors and Nurses are tasked with providing safe, ethical and competent care -  even in the midst of a pandemic.  This incredibly relevant and timely interview with Executive Leader, Nurse, Lawyer Farah Ismail addresses considerations for minimizing the risk of malpractice claims during the COVID-19 crisis.  There are already multiple claims of negligence against Nursing Homes and healthcare providers, with the likelihood of more to come.  Hear real stories from the...

Learn More About Lawyer Shelagh McGregor, Weir Bowen

Send us a Text Message. In this brief, but personal interview, Chris Rokosh learns how Shelagh spends her time when she’s not working, what a ‘normal’ day looks like in her world, how her 3 kids keep her grounded, and how her work as a malpractice lawyer motivates and challenges her.  Find out the four questions she asks herself every morning, and what keeps her up at night. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-educat...

Shelagh McGregor of Weir Bowen (episode 1) talks about the vital role medical experts play in malpractice lawsuits

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh interviews plaintiff lawyer Shelagh McGregor about why doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are critical to medical malpractice outcomes.  Learn how experts are used to screen, educate and identify issues of standard of care and causation. Understand the difference between the scientific and legal definitions of probability required to meet the civil standards of proof. This podcast, part 1 of ...

Shelagh McGregor of Weir Bowen (episode 3) The thing every expert worries about – going to court

Send us a Text Message. Part 3 of Inside Medical Malpractice interviews with Shelagh McGregor addresses the thing every expert worries about – going to court.  Listen as she explains how lawyers prepare experts for trial, what to expect on the stand, and how the CV, written report, all publicly available information and social media might be used to guide cross examination and could affect credibility.  Learn some of the tactics used by opposing counsel to ‘rattle’ experts, and strategies f...

Shelagh McGregor of Weir Bowen (episode 2) on what makes a great expert and a great expert report

Send us a Text Message. In this  episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh dives deeper into the role of medical experts with this fascinating second interview with plaintiff’s lawyer Shelagh McGregor.  What makes a great expert?  What are the important elements of the expert report and how will the report be used?  What is the role of experts, and how can they provide opinion in a way that’s useful to the court?  Learn what communication with lawyers is privileged, and the import...

Maia Tomljanovic of Cuming & Gillespie; A Medical Malpractice Lawyer Has a Baby

When you’ve spent your entire career finding negligence in the health care system, how do you trust that same system to take care of you?  Don’t miss this fascinating episode of Inside Medical Malpractice as Chris Rokosh interviews malpractice lawyer Maia Tomljanovic about her rocky experience of having a baby.   Hear what went right, what went wrong, and how her combination of medical and legal knowledge shaped her hopes, fears, expectations and could affect her future.  Maia offers insight...

Learn More about Maia Tomljanovic Lawyer, Cuming and Gillespie

Send us a Text Message. In this brief, but highly personal interview, Chris Rokosh finds out what inspires Maia Tomljanovic, what she does when she’s not  practicing law and how she hopes her work in medical malpractice law will bring positive change to healthcare. For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education

Maia Tomljanovic of Cuming & Gillespie; A Medical Malpractice Lawyer Has a Baby

Send us a Text Message. When you’ve spent your entire career finding negligence in the health care system, how do you trust that same system to take care of you?  Don’t miss this fascinating episode of Inside Medical Malpractice as Chris Rokosh interviews malpractice lawyer Maia Tomljanovic about her rocky experience of having a baby.   Hear what went right, what went wrong, and how her combination of medical and legal knowledge shaped her hopes, fears, expectations and could affect her fut...

Learn more about Richard Halpern Lawyer, Thomson Rogers

In this brief but personal interview, Chris Rokosh finds out what keeps Richard Halpern motivated to continue his work in the challenging field of medical malpractice law for 30+ years (so far).  What keeps him up at night?  And how does he hope that his life's work will influence healthcare? 

Richard Halpern of Thomson Rogers (episode 3) discusses Medical Malpractice Law

In the third episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh completes her interview with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern.  Listen in while this highly experienced lawyer discusses how he handles these extremely complicated and ‘dangerous’ lawsuits from beginning to end. Learn how Richard walks the lengthy and sometimes arduous path of a malpractice lawsuit and discusses the 3 elements of determining financial damages; pain and suffering, loss of income and costs of future care. 

Richard Halpern of Thomson Rogers (episode 2) discusses Medical Malpractice Law

In the second episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh continues her interview with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern as they discuss how lawyers decide when, or if, to take on a medical malpractice case. Hear about the difficult discussions and the practical decisions that help lawyers determine whether or not a claim has merit. Why wouldn’t a lawyer take the case? How much does it cost if they do?  How do you find a qualified medical malpractice lawyer? And what are the steps requi...

Richard Halpern of Thomson Rogers (episode 1) discusses Medical Malpractice Law

Inside this first episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh sits down with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern as he provides an overview of the laws, challenges and legal principles that guide medical malpractice claims.  Richard offers some great advice to healthcare professionals about communication and documentation and advice to injured patients who might be considering a malpractice claim.  Don’t miss this fascinating and candid interview with a highly experienced plaintiffs medic...

Richard Halpern of Gluckstein Lawyers (episode 3) discusses Medical Malpractice Law

Send us a Text Message. In the third episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh completes her interview with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern.  Listen in while this highly experienced lawyer discusses how he handles these extremely complicated and ‘dangerous’ lawsuits from beginning to end. Learn how Richard walks the lengthy and sometimes arduous path of a malpractice lawsuit and discusses the 3 elements of determining financial damages; pain and suffering, loss of income and costs ...

Richard Halpern of Gluckstein Lawyers (episode 2) discusses Medical Malpractice Law

Send us a Text Message. In the second episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh continues her interview with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern as they discuss how lawyers decide when, or if, to take on a medical malpractice case. Hear about the difficult discussions and the practical decisions that help lawyers determine whether or not a claim has merit. Why wouldn’t a lawyer take the case? How much does it cost if they do?  How do you find a qualified medical malpractice lawyer? And...

Richard Halpern of Gluckstein Lawyers (episode 1) discusses Medical Malpractice Law

Send us a Text Message. Inside this first episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh sits down with Toronto lawyer Richard Halpern as he provides an overview of the laws, challenges and legal principles that guide medical malpractice claims.  Richard offers some great advice to healthcare professionals about communication and documentation and advice to injured patients who might be considering a malpractice claim.  Don’t miss this fascinating and candid interview with a highly exp...

Learn more about Richard Halpern Lawyer, Gluckstein Lawyers

Send us a Text Message. In this brief but personal interview, Chris Rokosh finds out what keeps Richard Halpern motivated to continue his work in the challenging field of medical malpractice law for 30+ years (so far).  What keeps him up at night?  And how does he hope that his life's work will influence healthcare? For more medical legal education, visit our website https://www.connectmlx.com/connect-to-education/connect-to-education