About this episode

This episode revisits the RaDonda Vaught case, exploring the implications of a nurse's deadly mistake and the systemic issues in healthcare.

Ep 373: Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday! Original Airdate: 05/17/22 A nurse’s deadly mistake during a routine procedure; could set a dangerous precedent for all healthcare workers. But was this tragedy the result of criminal incompetence or the product of a systemic failure? This is the RaDonda Vaught story Sources for Today's Episode: The Tennessean NPR The Independent ABC News USA Today FOX 17 Nashville Insider.com American Journal of Nursing Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Shlosberg, Meghan Sacks

Topics covered

• healthcare
• criminal justice
• systemic failure
• nursing
• medical mistakes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Tennessean, NPR, The Independent, ABC News, USA Today, FOX 17 Nashville, Insider.com, American Journal of Nursing

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