Sick to Death
The AustralianThey called him ‘Doctor Death’: a surgeon charged with saving lives, but accused of taking them instead.
Dr Jayant Patel ruled over Bundaberg Hospital for two years in the early 2000s, despite being banned from surgical practice in the United States.
This gripping true account is the story that set Gold Walkley Award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas on his path to becoming Australia’s most trust... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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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... more
Journalism's tradecraft and the work that goes on in newsrooms when a massive story is unfolding comes into sharp focus as Hedley catches up in Bundaberg with Toni Hoffman, the senior nurse who risked everything to talk to him about a killer surgeon.... more
What was meant to be a light‑hearted dinner becomes weaponised into a scandal. The fallout leads to calls for Commissioner Tony Morris to be sidelined.
But pressure doesn’t relent for Queensland Health as another scandal emerges. A bogus psychiatr... more
Queenslanders are outraged when the Commission of Inquiry led by Tony Morris collapses following a successful court challenge by hospital administrators Peter Leck and Dr Darren Keating.
Premier Peter Beattie backflips on his promise to see the inq... more
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- Incredible story
I’m already a fan of The Australian’s podcasts. They always seem to get all the details. Yes, the episodes are long but I don’t mind that. My only issue is the last episode promised two more to wrap up the story but I nothings come up. The story feels unfinished right now.
Apple Podcasts4decemberman
United States4 days ago - A spotlight on a horrific moment in modern Australian medical history
I remember living in QLD during this time. I remember the sentiment of ‘avoid hospitals & you’ll be fine’ mentality and then the truth coming out which was far worst than what anyone ever thought. This podcast highlights the issues that were ingrained into a failing system and how much a government tried to cover it up. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Labor or Liberal supporter, both parties have covered up horrific failings, but Hadley does throw his opinions regarding the Bettie government fairl... more
Apple Podcasts5Nattynooo85
Australia6 days ago - This is a book reading more than a podcast.
If you are looking for a quick story or funny podcast, this is not it. If you like audio books or deep reporting, this is perfect! You have to be paying attention and not thinking about anything else. If you are like me and get annoyed by not enough info or background you will like this.
Apple Podcasts5Emmy 1234678
Canada6 days ago - Great topic but SOOO BORING
Please stop stretching out decent topics into tens of episodes!!!!!! Make it concise & punchy. Instead of dragging on. So bored. I skim episodes now & don’t feel uninformed!!!!! Disappointed.
Apple Podcasts1Gemmy!Australia15 days ago - Long winded…
A fascinating and shocking story but told in a long-winded style which is tedious and frustrating to listen to. Thomas is a bloviator unable to resist the opportunity to insert himself into his narrative.
Apple Podcasts1SianPAAustralia15 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #46 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #121 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #31 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  Germany/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #52 |  New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
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Long-form investigative storytelling centered on a high-profile medical malpractice case and the healthcare system surrounding it. Episodes thread together whistleblower accounts, patient harm, political and administrative responses, and a relentless pursuit of accountability, offering a detailed chronicle of how a surgeon's alleged negligence came to light and the institutions that struggled to respond. Notable features include firsthand nurse testimony, parliamentary exposure, and a royal commission backdrop, all conveyed with steady narration and thorough documentation that appeals to listeners who favor serious, research-driven true crime and policy-focused journalism.
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Recent guests on Sick to Death include:
1. Beryl Crosby
2. Toni Hoffman
3. Dr. Peter Woodruff
4. Gordon Nuttall
5. Jerry Fitzgerald
6. Rob Messenger
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