About this episode
The final episode explores the aftermath of the Dr Jayant Patel case, including legal battles and personal reflections from key figures involved.
This final episode of the Sick To Death podcast series unpacks the remaining rollercoaster ride in the Dr Jayant Patel saga. Patel's fight within the criminal justice system goes high and low, marked by a successful appeal to the High Court of Australia in 2012 and two subsequent retrials for manslaughter and grievous bodily harm. With the criminal proceedings finally over, the Medical Board of Australia works to rub him out. In fresh interviews, whistleblower nurse Toni Hoffman and patient advocate Beryl Crosby recall these events and their impact on those closely involved. King's Counsel Dr Ian Freckelton discloses his role in ensuring that Patel can never operate again. He also answers burning questions about Patel's conduct, psychology and the capacity of the system to deal with rogue surgeons. And Jayant Patel reveals to The Australian's Ellie Dudley where his mind is at all these years later. 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…
People in this episode
Host: Hedley Thomas
Guests: Toni Hoffman, Beryl Crosby, Ian Freckelton
Topics covered
- criminal justice
- medical ethics
- true crime
- whistleblowing
- surgery malpractice
Keywords
- Jayant Patel
- Toni Hoffman
- Beryl Crosby
- Ian Freckelton
- medical malpractice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Medical Board of Australia, Sick To Death, The Australian
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