Ep #39: Understanding Legal Implications of Anesthesia with Lynn Macksey

Lynn Macksey, CRNA, has been an expert witness on more than 50 cases and she’s bringing that knowledge to the show to help us understand the legal side to the profession. She’ll share what she’s learned through the years that will help you protect yourself and keep your name out of a case.  

Today's rundown: 

1:47 – Lynn Macksey is here with us today to talk medical legal implications in anesthesia.

2:18 – Some background on Lynn.

2:32 – How she decided to make the transition into anesthesia after 20+ years in ICU.

4:43 – Why this topic today is so important.   

5:29 – Keeping yourself from being named in a case is so important.

5:59 – What are closed claims?

8:14 – Lawsuits now include everyone that has control.

10:08 – What are the reasons for surgical or anesthesia related lawsuits?  

13:07 – The four elements of a medical malpractice case that must be present for negligence.

14:54 – What specific cases have you been involved in that might have changed your practice?

18:13 – A story about a former Saturday Night Live cast member.  

21:02 – We learn so much from our mistakes.

23:37 – What range of money is involved in these types of cases?

25:48 – Final thoughts from Lynn on this topic.

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