The $75 Million Cervical Artery Dissection Case

Course overview

This advanced postgraduate lecture examines the clinical, diagnostic, and communication failures highlighted in a high-profile cervical artery dissection (CAD) malpractice case. Through structured differential diagnosis and case analysis, participants will explore how early symptom recognition, cognitive bias mitigation, documentation, and standard-of-care adherence directly impact patient outcomes and medico-legal exposure. The course emphasizes practical risk-reduction strategies designed to protect patients and strengthen defensible clinical decision-making.