July 2020 Bar Bulletin
Mary is a 68-year old juror who sits through the voir dire process waiting to hear the question that requires her to tell the story. She thinks about a variety of her past experiences as the attorneys in the medical malpractice trial ask potential jurors about medical history, perceptions of doctors, and views of our healthcare system. They even ask about COVID-19 and racial inequality — familiar topics of the day. Still, Mary’s thoughts linger most on a few years ago and the hours she spent waiting for “emergency” medical care when she thought she was experiencing a life-threatening medical problem. Her body felt different...