An imperfect suicide risk assessment can end in disaster, and this episode dives into the grave effects of misdiagnosis in psychiatric care. We take a roller coaster journey through a young adult's intense psychotic episode, subsequent gaps in diagnosis and care, and a tragic end. Dr. Sally Miller and Wendy Wright discuss the crucial implications of stepping outside clinical scope, misuse of clinical terms in documentation, and language barriers in mental health assessment. Learn how to close these gaps before they cost a life, and how to protect yourself when they do.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/MBgVb6M6T2k?si=HAYYtYWiLYCwuayh

Scrubs & Subpoenas is back! Host Dr. Sally Miller and Fitzgerald faculty member Wendy Wright break down a pediatric misdiagnosis that became a malpractice case: a 10-year-old boy with persistent abdominal and neck pain, normal diagnostic workups, and a final finding of papilledema. Learn how to protect your patient when the tests come back clean but the symptoms continue, and how to protect yourself from litigation when they do.

On the season finale of Scrubs & Subpoenas, we explore a case between a gynecological NP and a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. Who is at fault when a patient declines to speak about a sensitive subject? Is diagnosis possible when a patient refuses care besides treatment of acute conditions? We explore these hypotheticals and more during this episode highlighting the importance of women's cancer screenings, well-woman's visits, and family history disclosure.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DomZ0GO959c&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq7ulhFgs9CqJeed6m4gEq1w