The Miss Medical Podcast

Welcome back for the final segment of our season one finale! Today, we're building on the story we began last week, where we learned about the life of Jerry Kolpek. This week, we're learning about the depth of negligence that Jerry's doctor was charged with. And we're not just talking about a malpractice case - while it may have been called manslaughter in the courts, to many of the families involved, it was straight up murder. This is the story of the fall of Dr Robert Levy. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: Fayetteville Doctor Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Mail Fraud And Involuntary Manslaughter | USAO-WDAR | Department of Justice Convicted VA pathologist oversaw himself, federal study concludes (nwaonline.com) Former VA pathologist who misdiagnosed 3,000 cases pleads guilty to manslaughter - The Washington Post Tragedy at VA: Pathologist Makes 3000 Misdiagnoses - Schochor and Staton, PA (sfspa.com)

Jerry's story is part one of our special, two part season finale while we wrap up season one. It's hard to believe we've heard so many stories so far! Jerry's story was one I found particularly touching - there are so many positive words I could use to describe Jerry, and a few of those would be: honorable, loyal, loving, committed to family, and avid Gopher fan. While Jerry's story is intertwined with a very large and shocking lawsuit that resulted in a prison sentence, for this week, we're not going there just yet. This week is dedicated to just knowing who Jerry was and what he meant to all those around him. This is Jerry's story. Next week will be our final episode of the season, where we'll learn about the aftermath of one of the most shocking malpractice lawsuits in recent years. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: Family details veteran’s suffering during trial on misdiagnosis at Fayetteville VA hospital (arkansasonline.com) Kolpek estate awarded over $4.7M in VA misdiagnosis lawsuit (nwahomepage.com) VA in Fayetteville: 3 deaths possibly linked to former pathologist's diagnoses (4029tv.com) Jerry Ray Kolpek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (colonialchapels.com) USCOURTS-arwd-5_21-cv-05116-1.pdf (govinfo.gov)

Lucy was a vibrant, lively mom of two living in Queensland, Australia, with her soulmate. Life seemed like it couldn't be better. But when Lucy suddenly started experiencing extreme and dramatic feminine bleeding, she was concerned something was very wrong. Doctors assured her these things were normal for a woman of her age - but they were so, so wrong. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8477791/Queensland-mum-fears-life-cervical-cancer-wasnt-picked-year.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10913343/Lucy-Dolbel-dies-four-years-cervical-cancer-misdiagnosed-husband-Stephen-pays-tribute.html https://7news.com.au/news/qld/queensland-mum-dies-from-cervical-cancer-after-being-misdiagnosed-for-almost-12-months-c-7145548

Today's episode is a little different - we're covering a historical case of a young woman who survived against all odds after being frozen alive in rural Minnesota. Oh, and we might talk about frogs, because, well, frogs are cool too. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: Frozen. Thawed. Not dead: Jean Hilliard's amazing Minnesota story | MPR News DAKOTA TEEN-AGER RECOVERS AFTER BEING 'FROZEN STIFF' - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Mystery Explained: How Frozen Humans Are Brought Back | Live Science

David was a healthy and loving husband and father. He didn't let a diagnosis of sarcoidosis slow him down. But when he became ill and couldn't seem to recover, he sought a second opinion. And that second opinion would reveal a misdiagnosis that change the course of his life, and the life of his family who would be left behind to mourn and wonder "...what if?" Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://www.stjohnschambers.co.uk/news/inquest-into-the-death-of-mr-david-hulme https://www.irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insights/newsandmedia/2022/june/family-of-dad-who-died-one-month-after-cancer-diagnosis-hope-inquest-will-provide-answers https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dads-cancer-missed-nurse-saying-27342056 https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/19022210/dad-died-overworked-nurses-too-busy-second-opinion/

Hey Interns! I know I'm not giving you much heads up - but Miss Medical will be taking a quick holiday break. No new episode this week or next, but we will be BACK in the new year with more stories to share! Stay warm, safe, and healthy this holiday season!

Have you ever seen the movie called The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? Well... what if I told you there was a real disorder which caused young children to age rapidly and become trapped in an elderly body? On today's episode, we're diving into the world of genetics and gene mutations to learn all about progeria - the real life Benjamin Button disorder. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE.

Last week, we heard part one of Eric's story - which included his life, and his untimely death. This week, we are sharing a special "part two" to this story, where you'll hear directly from Eric's wife, Shannon, about the aftermath of her loss, and where her life has gone in the years since. To support the hospice associate mentioned in the episode, find them at: www.peacearchhospice.org To support melanoma research, please choose any medical research organization that speaks to your heart. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE.

Eric and Shannon were college sweethearts who planned to spend their lives together. They had settled down, had kids, and Eric landed his dream job as a pilot for Air Canada. Neither of them could have known how a few seemingly simple oversights in Eric's medical care would change the life of the entire family, forever. This episode is being presented as a special two part series, with exclusive interview content and updates from Shannon herself. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/eric-nolting-shannon-nolting-1.4036131 https://infotel.ca/newsitem/north-okanagan-man-dies-fighting-interior-health-and-doctors-over-missed-cancer-diagnosis-lawsuit-lives-on/it33294 https://www.myalternatives.ca/falkland/obituaries/2012-nolting-eric-shanon

Heidi was an avid runner and healthy woman in the prime of her life when she was plagued by mysterious symptoms. She was told it was nothing to worry about - but was that because she wasn't really sick, or because she was a woman? Today, we're covering her journey. If you'd like to learn more about DetecTogether, find them at www.detectogether.org Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: Lymphoma Symptoms: Her Pain Was Dismissed, She Fought for Diagnosis (today.com) Heidi Richard diagnosed at 44 - DetecTogether

Hey interns!! It's been a crazy time for me lately, between working a lot at the hospital, and taking care of my own sick kids. I've been working on researching and writing episodes, so I have a lot of content in the pipeline - but I haven't had a quiet moment to record for you this week. We're about halfway through Season One already - it's hard to believe! I'm going to take this week off, which should give me the time to get more episodes recorded and all lined up. As always, if you have cases you think would make a good episode, email me at missmedicalpodcast@gmail.com See you next Thursday!

Kaylie went to the emergency room complaining of flu like symptoms. Within mere hours, her parents never could have imagined the nightmare they'd face due to a medical malpractice - consequences they will never escape for the rest of their lives. *Trigger warning - this episode involves a child* Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/kaylie-wheaton-s-family-launches-lawsuit-over-fatal-misdiagnosis-1.2797839 https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/federal-election/wheaton-family-committed-to-holding-health-providers-accountable-117600/

The Marousek family story is one that really hit hard for me. A young, growing family experiences a medical scare when their infant daughter suffers a head trauma at her daycare center. But it wasn't the accident - it was the medical malpractice that followed - that would change all of their lives forever. I also uncovered some legislation around Nebraska's malpractice laws that has the same stinky scent as the Florida Free Kill law we talked about a few weeks ago. And of course, Jay joins us again this week as our co-host! Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/964845?reg=1#vp_2 https://nebraskanewsservice.net/state/nebraska-at-a-glance-12-3/ https://www.kktv.com/2021/12/03/nebraska-family-awarded-26m-childs-malpractice-lawsuit/

Today, we're going to discuss another rare medical condition - sirenomelia. It's a rare and highly fatal condition where babies are born appearing as literal mermaids. We're joined today by a new special guest you haven't heard before - 11-year-old Deacon. He's going to add some commentary for us, and I've left a little tidbit of our "after wraps" conversation after the closing credits - enjoy! Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: Sirenomelia - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders) (rarediseases.org) Sirenomelia - Wikipedia

Today's story is a very recent one I stumbled across. While the story deals with both misogyny and misdiagnosis, it has the most incredible undercurrent of the strength of sisterhood. This is the story of how Dylana Cook-McCartney, with her sister Shaylah by her side, refused to be told she didn't know what was happening with her body. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Buy us a coffee! Just click HERE. Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: Teenager with serious kidney infection misdiagnosed, sent home from hospital | Stuff.co.nz

Brittany was a bright, up and coming lawyer just about to graduate from law school, when she fell mysteriously ill following a birthday celebration. Doctors were convinced it was just a case of too much drinking - but is it really that simple? I think we all know it's another critical case of a misdiagnosis. Episode features our special guest host, Jason, asking all your burning questions! Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/how-a-serious-health-crisis-helped-me-reboot-my-life https://www.insider.com/doctors-almost-ignored-27-year-old-thought-it-was-hangover-2021-5

When Karen Cain was concerned about her health due to her family medical history, she trusted the professionals when they told her she needed diagnostic testing done. What she didn't know, was the risk that posed to her health - ultimately leading to a malpractice lawsuit centered specifically around informed consent. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://thedailyrecord.com/2022/05/23/jury-awards-5m-in-howard-county-medical-malpractice-lawsuit/ Dr Khandelwal

When the Troy's new baby, JJ, was frequently ill, they trusted their gut and pushed for answers. They never expected the roller coaster that one single misdiagnosis would create, rippling through the entire family. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. Sources: https://people.com/crime/texas-parents-lost-custody-of-their-kids-after-doctors-wrongly-said-baby-was-abused/ https://www.10news.com/news/national/parents-fight-for-change-after-mistaken-child-abuse-allegation https://www.insider.com/mom-had-kids-taken-away-after-a-misdiagnosis-2022-6

Lois' story was the one that started the whole idea for this podcast for me. Her symptoms were brushed aside, and not only did she face a missed diagnosis, she faced an abundance of medical misogyny as well. To donate to Lois' fundraiser, click HERE Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on Podbean HERE. ***UPDATE*** Lois and Dale DID get married!! Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-61633930 https://www.thestar.co.uk/health/barnsley-mum-who-was-labelled-hypochondriac-told-she-has-terminal-cancer-during-c-section-3723777 https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/22952/if-love-could-save-me-id-live-forever

This week we're covering one of my favourite medical mysteries - fatal familial insomia. We're joined again by Jason while we explore this mysterious genetic condition. Find Miss Medical on Instagram as Miss Medical Podcast Join our team of interns on Patreon to show your support by clicking HERE Find episode info on our website HERE. Sources: Fatal Familial Insomnia: What It Is, Symptoms, and Treatment Options (webmd.com) Fatal insomnia - Wikipedia Fatal Insomnia | Sleep Foundation