The Charted Defense

The Charted Defense

The Charted Defense

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
52%
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About This Podcast

Every hospital in America has a system for reporting critical lab results. Rory Staunton's death proved that having a system and having one that works are two very different things.

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Recent Episodes

Case 3: The Great Pretender | The Legal Battle

Apr 05, 2026 32m

The wrongful death suit against the hospital. Covers the plaintiff's three expert witnesses (internist, ID specialist, pulmonologist) who argue the diagnosis was preventable, and that delayed…

The Settlement Decision

Apr 04, 2026 37m

It's a Legal Playbook episode covering why defensible malpractice cases still settle — walks through insurer economics and expected value calculations, consent-to-settle and hammer clauses in…

The Great Pretender - The Patient

Apr 01, 2026 42m

A middle-aged man presents with breathing problems, gets diagnosed with pneumonia and discharged, then returns a week later in worse condition. Over twenty lab tests come back negative as clinicians…

Making the Case

Mar 29, 2026 39m

The season finale puts you in the courtroom. The plaintiff's hematology expert says warfarin was the gold standard and the switch to rivaroxaban was unjustified. The defense experts say the evidence…

The Wrong Blood Thinner

Mar 27, 2026 44m

Warfarin had been the standard for APS for decades. Then DOACs hit the market — convenient, no blood draws, no dietary restrictions. But for patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome, convenience came…

The Patient

Mar 25, 2026 29m

A young mother develops pulmonary emboli — then a thrombophilia workup reveals a dangerous combination of inherited and acquired clotting disorders, including suspected Antiphospholipid Syndrome. As…

Against the Clot

Mar 23, 2026 13m

A young mother survives bilateral pulmonary emboli, only to be diagnosed with a clotting disorder. When her anticoagulation was allegedly switched, the case alleges that a chain of events was set in…

Your Expert Witness Is Your Case. Here Is How They Lose It.

Mar 22, 2026 21m

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The Process-of-Care Playbook

Mar 22, 2026 33m

A practical, physician-focused deep dive into the documentation habits that can either narrow or expand malpractice exposure. Using a concurring appellate opinion as the framework, this episode…

The Drug They Wouldn't Stop

Mar 19, 2026 39m

The Charted Defense Newsletter | Michael Coleman MDA malpractice case involving a young child illustrates how recognition and response failures—rather than the initial prescribing decision—can drive…

The Decision Chain — $41 Million Verdict

Mar 16, 2026 31m

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When Defensive Documentation Does Not Defend

Mar 09, 2026 39m

Charting Your Defense is a physician-focused medical-legal podcast presented in a conversational Q&A format. Each episode features a host guiding a structured discussion with Dr. Michael Coleman,…

When the Body Turns on Itself

Mar 05, 2026 38m

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Overview: When the Wound Speaks

Mar 05, 2026 12m

A critically ill patient is admitted with end-stage renal disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and heart failure. His skin is intact on arrival. Over the next three months, his condition spirals through ICU…

Preview of Season 1: When the Wound Speaks

Mar 05, 2026 12m

On the RecordSeason 1: When the Wound SpeaksA critically ill patient is admitted with end-stage renal disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and heart failure. His skin is intact on arrival. Over the next…

When The Sodium Jumps and ODS - Big Litigation Potential

Mar 03, 2026 26m

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecharteddefense.substack.com/subscribe

When Infection Hides in the Artery

Feb 28, 2026 21m

When Infection Hides in the ArteryThe CT scan said brain tumor. The surgeon opened the skull expecting cancer. But when pathology came back, there were no malignant cells — just bacteria that had…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Charted Defense have?

The Charted Defense has published 17 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

Is The Charted Defense still active?

The Charted Defense is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 30m.

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