Topic: Medical Liability

4 chapters across the catalog

Spock Tiled
Episode 1410 24:10 - 27:06

1410: Spock Tiled

Ivermectin Legal Battle, Amita St Joseph Hospital

A family in Chicago lost a legal battle to treat a COVID-19 patient with Ivermectin at Amita St. Joseph Hospital despite offering to waive all liability. Hospital administrators and local judges denied the request, citing a lack of evidence for the drug's efficacy and pointing toward the upcoming availability of Pfizer's Paxlovid.

Imbleachment
Episode 1237 1:02:57 - 1:07:27

1237: Imbleachment

FDA Warning and Medical Community Liability

The FDA issues a safety alert regarding the use of hydroxychloroquine outside of hospital settings or clinical trials. Dr. Zelenko and the hosts discuss the obstacles to adopting low-cost, out-of-patent treatments, citing medical ego, fear of liability, and the financial interests of large pharmaceutical companies. They argue that the industry prefers expensive new vaccines over cheap, existing solutions.

Dangerous Speech
Episode 798 2:58:21 - 3:00:49

798: Dangerous Speech

FDA Medical Device Liability and Vaccine Side Effects

A brief discussion covers the legal immunity granted to companies whose medical devices or vaccines are approved by the FDA, even when they cause harm. The hosts mention Guillain-Barre syndrome as a known side effect of influenza vaccinations, noting that the CDC often argues the benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks to individuals.

Super Duper Space Wrench
Episode 356 29:41 - 32:29

356: Super Duper Space Wrench

No Agenda Karma Success Stories, Medical Student Skepticism

A listener reports that "No Agenda Karma" resulted in his wife finding a superior job three weeks after being mentioned on the show. Another donor, a first-year medical student, expresses skepticism regarding vaccine safety and the lack of liability for manufacturers. The student criticizes the indoctrination of peers within the medical education system.