This podcast is about strange medicine. I will use my experience as an ER nurse to explore the world of medicine. True Crime, coroners cases, medical mysteries, bizarre treatments from around the world, scary diseases and medical breakthroughs.
Placebo Effect #3
In this episode, Karen and Erica discuss, getting busted by your own fart, the bubonic plague and other fun stuff!
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Bonus Episode - History of Terrifying Psychiatric Treatments
Rotational Therapy, Trepanation, The Utica Crib, Oh My!
Karen and Erica discuss some of the scariest psychiatric treatments of all time.
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Dr. Michael Swango - Part Two
In this episode, Karen discusses Michael Swango's time in medical school, his first internship(s), his first victims and hospital and university cover-ups.
Dr. Death: Life of Serial Killer Michael Swango - Jack Smith
Blind Eye - James B. Stewart
Behind the Murder Curtain: Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans - Bruce Sackman, Michael Vicchione, Jerry Schmetterer
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Placebo Effect #2
This week Karen and Erica talk about a criminal getting caught from a fart, puking vultures and other interesting topics.
Please come have a laugh!
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**PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder**
In this episode Karen and Erica discuss how PTSD has affected their lives and how they are healing.
They also discuss the different types of PTSD, the signs and symtoms, causes, treatment as well as the breakdown of how it damages certain structures of the brain.
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> If you're suffering from depression or thinking of harming yourself or suicide, please reach out, get help.
Even though it may feel like you're alone, your not, you deserve to feel better.
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**The new Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS), by Crisis Services Canada, enables callers anywhere in Canada to access crisis support by phone, in French or English: toll-free 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7
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The Beginning
Dr. Michael Swango was convicted of murder for four people. It is believd that he poisoned and killed over 60 patients in his care.
He was convicted of poisoning co-workers who got violently ill, but survived.
He poisoned other co-workers, friends and family, however he was never charged.
This episode discusses Michael Swango's family and childhood.
Dr. Death: Life of Serial Killer Michael Swango - Jack Smith
Blind Eye - James B. Stewart
Behind the Murder Curtain: Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans - Bruce Sackman, Michael Vicchione, Jerry Schmetterer
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Rig Life #1
Rig Life is a segment of STAT! where Erica a retired paramedic tells her personal stories from the field.
Some are sad and tragic and some are funny, all are worth the listen.
If you're suffering from depression or thinking of harming yourself or suicide, please reach out, get help.
Even though it may feel like you're alone, your not, you deserve to feel better.
https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/
**this link gives crisis numbers world wide.**
The new Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS), by Crisis Services Canada, enables callers anywhere in Canada to access crisis support by phone, in French or English: toll-free 1-833-456-4566 Available 24/7
Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone) Canada Wide
free, 24/7 texting service is accessible immediately to youth anywhere in Canada by texting TALK to 686868 to reach an English speaking Crisis Responder and TEXTO to 686868 to reach a French-speaking Crisis Responder on any text/SMS enabled cell phone.
KidsHelpPhone Ages 20 Years and Under in Canada 1-800-668-6868 (Online or on the Phone)
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310
Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
Trans LifeLine – All Ages 1-877-330-6366
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Andrea Yates - Postpartum Psychosis Part Three
This episode continues on with this tragic story, starting with the horrific day that Andrea Yates killed her 5 children.
It discusses the events of the day, Andreas arrest and Rusty's devastation, the assessments of the psychiatrists, the trial, the outcome and where they all are now.
References
"Parents Who Kill Their Children" - R.J. Parker
"Extreme Killing" - James Alan Fox, Jack Levin, Emma E. Friedel
"Are You There Alone? The Unspeakable Crime Of Andrea Yates" - Suzanne O'Malley
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Introducing "Placebo Effect"
This is a new addition to the STAT! line up.
The Placebo Effect, hosted by Karen and Erica will be a recurring segment of the show.
These episodes will bring light hearted and fun look at the medical world and current events found in the news.
The best part is that the episodes are interactive as the articles, news, and current events are brought to our attention from you the listener.
We pick from some of the best, outrageous, bizarre and sometimes gross posts from the Facebook Group and emails and read, discuss and give our unique perspective.
If you want to have a laugh at the lighter side of the medical world we have it all on the Placebo Effect.
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Andrea Yates murdered her five young children by drowning them in the bathroom tub.
Was it postpartum psychosis? Or, an act of pure evil?
This episode discusses Andrea's last admissions to hospital and the influence that Michael Woroniecki on her delusions and psychosis.
References
"Parents Who Kill Their Children" - R.J. Parker
"Extreme Killing" - James Alan Fox, Jack Levin, Emma E. Friedel
"Are You There Alone? The Unspeakable Crime Of Andrea Yates" - Suzanne O'Malley
Twitter - @STAT_tales
Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas And Treatments Discussion Group
Instagram - stattales
Email - stattraumapod@gmail.com
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