When Healing Becomes Horror: Medical Malpractice and Institutional Fear

Abstract

I studied medical malpractice through the lens of Monster Theory, examining how systemic failures, institutional silence, and cultural ideals shape harm in healthcare. I learned that malpractice is not only a legal issue, but a structural and ethical one, where fear and lack of transparency erode trust and impact both patients and providers. Faculty Sponsor: Professor Aleisha Balestr