The country has been captivated lately by several high-profile criminal cases involving made-for-TV courtroom moments and casts of celebrity characters. One noteworthy case that has received less attention is that of RaDonda Vaught, a former nurse found guilty of abuse of an impaired adult and negligent homicide following the death of Charlene Murphey, a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This case is significant for nonlawyers and lawyers alike, because it highlights the considerable legal risks medical professionals face simply by virtue of their profession.