Andy Wildstein, a partner at Berkowitz, Hanna, Amdur & Wildstein, joins the show to discuss the gastrointestinal cases his firm investigates, from GI bleeding and bowel obstructions to inflammatory conditions and infections that can progress to sepsis. A recurring theme runs through the conversation: providers often have enough information to know something is wrong, yet miss the window to act on it.
He explains how gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, and surgeons each play a role in treating a bleed, and shares cases where opportunities to intervene came and went over the course of days. He also breaks down why delayed colon cancer claims frequently become a battle of oncology experts over whether an earlier referral would have made a difference.
The discussion turns to the defenses hospitals and physicians commonly raise, including arguments about causation and a patient's own health history, and how those arguments are examined. Andy also weighs in on AI in medicine, noting both its potential to support better care and his concern about it becoming a crutch.
The episode closes on a practical, human note: understanding your options and feeling comfortable speaking up when your condition changes. Press play to hear the full conversation. This episode is for general educational purposes and is not legal or medical advice.