Bonus Episode 4: The Waiting Game

Bonus Episode 4: The Waiting Game

From Sick to Death by The Australian

April 9, 2026 · 1h 10m · Season 1

About this episode

This episode tracks the pursuit of justice in the saga of Dr Jayant Patel from 2007 to 2011, featuring insights from key figures involved.

The story of Dr Jayant Patel and others involved in the saga surrounding his two-year tenure at the Bundaberg Base Hospital was far from over when Hedley Thomas emailed the manuscript for his book Sick To Death in late 2006. Two bonus episodes of the Sick To Death podcast tell the rest of the gripping story. This episode tracks the twists and turns in the pursuit of justice from 2007 to 2011, including Patel’s extradition from the United States in 2008, a lengthy jury trial in 2010 and an appeal by Patel the following year. In fresh and archived interviews with whistleblower nurse Toni Hoffman and patient advocate Beryl Crosby, they describe and reflect upon the significant events. The Australian's senior reporter Sarah Elks reminisces about covering the trial in 2010 as a junior reporter. Do you know more? Contact Hedley Thomas and the team at sicktodeath@theaustralian.com.au Subscribers hear new episodes of Sick to Death first. Listen at  sicktodeathpodcast.com , in The Australian’s app or search for “Sick to Death” on Apple Podcasts to connect your subscription. Plus, get exclusive access to photos, videos, timelines, and more at the website. See…

People in this episode

Host: Hedley Thomas

Guests: Toni Hoffman, Beryl Crosby, Sarah Elks

Topics covered

  • justice
  • medical malpractice
  • whistleblowing
  • trial
  • extradition
  • patient advocacy

Keywords

  • Dr Jayant Patel
  • Bundaberg Base Hospital
  • Toni Hoffman
  • Beryl Crosby
  • Sarah Elks
  • justice
  • trial
  • extradition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bundaberg Base Hospital

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