Doctors on Cocaine. Substance Abuse in Healthcare. How Patients Can Help Protect Themselves and Their Loved Ones.

“Say Hello to my little friend!” Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America with an estimated 400,000 people killed each year by the negligence of doctors and other healthcare providers.In this episode, Medical Malpractice Trial Attorneys Noah Fardo and Bill Rogel discuss the staggering statistics of deaths caused by medical errors and also discuss the taboo issue of substance abuse in the medical profession, a high-pressure field with ready access to drugs.Our special guest, Ron Myers, an experienced patient advocate, joins and shares his personal experiences where doctors almost killed his loved ones. But for his advocacy, they may not be here today.His advice, while unpopular and controversial as it may sound, saves lives. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious medical errors.We discuss the life saving advice of asking the right questions, reviewing and understanding your own medical records, and having a patient advocate present to help.If your doctor is on drugs, it’s time to say “goodnight to the bad guy.”