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World of Hurt: A New Film About Medical Malpractice

with Viknesh Kasthuri

In a society where discussions about medical malpractice are often concealed from the public eye, this episode of BackTable shines a spotlight on the powerful documentary ‘A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone,’ produced by Viknesh Kasthuri, a fourth-year medical student at Brown University. Released earlier this year, the film explores how the American medical malpractice system harms and disconnects patients and providers through three compelling case studies.

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Viknesh Kasthuri discusses World of Hurt: A New Film About Medical Malpractice on the BackTable 479 Podcast

Viknesh Kasthuri

Viknesh Kasthuri is a film maker and public policy student at Brown University.

Dr. Aaron Fritts discusses World of Hurt: A New Film About Medical Malpractice on the BackTable 479 Podcast

Dr. Aaron Fritts

Dr. Aaron Fritts is a Co-Founder of BackTable and a practicing interventional radiologist in Dallas, Texas.

Synopsis

We delve into Viknesh’s motivations and the process behind creating the documentary, discussing the need for improved provider education on lawsuits, effective communication with patients and legal teams, and strategies for coping mentally and emotionally throughout this intensive process.
Additionally, Viknesh provides a behind-the-scenes look at documentary production, including filming during the COVID pandemic, creating environments for patients and providers to share their stories, and submitting the documentary to film festivals.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
02:40 - Inspiration Behind the Documentary
06:10 - Technical and Legal Aspects of Documentary Production
14:34 - Releasing the Documentary
17:04 - Physician and Patient Responses to Medical Errors
20:27 - Highlighting Communication Resolution Programs
23:04 - Educational Gaps in Medical Training
26:43 - Exploring Systemic Solutions to Management of Medical Errors
30:16 - Final Thoughts and Future Projects

Resources

A World of Hurt Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09IVcL6pACU

BackTable VI Ep. 77- Doctors and Litigation: The L Word, with Dr. Gita Pensa:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/177/doctors-litigation-the-l-word

The L Word Podcast with Dr. Gita Pensa:
https://doctorsandlitigation.com/podcast-2


BackTable ENT Ep. 90- Coaching Physicians Through the Stress of Malpractice Litigation, with Dr. Gita Pensa:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/90/coaching-physicians-through-the-stress-of-malpractice-litigation

Michigan Model Communication and Resolution Program:
https://www.uofmhealth.org/michigan-model-medical-malpractice-and-patient-safety-umhs

Disclaimer: The Materials available on BackTable.com are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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