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March 2, 2017

Title: The Third Leading Cause of Death in America
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Dr. Lawrence Schlachter
with Dr. Lawrence Schlachter (www.larryschlachter.com)

Part 1 of 2

Bill Paxton, the veteran actor who starred in films like Aliens, Twister, and Apollo 13, died this week following complications from surgery.  Was it a “never event”?

New guest, author Dr. Lawrence Schlachter, is a neurosurgeon and medical mal-practice attorney. He has written a new book simply entitled, “Malpractice”, which reveals how our national healthcare system puts patients at serious risk.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a “never event”?

Do mistakes happen?

In his book, “Malpractice”, Dr. Schlachter outlines how medical review boards are hesitant to revoke the medical license of physicians who have been found negligent many times. Listen as he explains.

How is medical malpractice insurance calculated?

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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Third Leading Cause of Death in America
Topic: Health Care

Discussed by Dr. Lawrence Schlachter
with Dr. Lawrence Schlachter (www.larryschlachter.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How can patients take steps to be safer? Dr. Schlachter offers some personal stories of how he advised patients in his practice.

Are second opinions important?

How many patients die every year in America due to medical malpractice?

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