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 | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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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 Aust... more
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
In this special bonus episode of Sick to Death, listeners can hear the extraordinary real audio from the 2005 meeting where nurse Toni Hoffman blew the whistle on killer surgeon Jayant Patel.
You’ll also hear some moving exchanges between Toni and ... 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
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- Excellent
Hedley Thomas is a fantastic storyteller. I have listened to all of his podcasts and they are among the best I have ever listened to. They are very thoughtful, through and compelling. Well done!
Apple Podcasts5Bella’s mom.
United States24 days ago - Excellent
Narration is flat without intonation, very slow paced. great piece tho
Apple Podcasts5Teon77United Statesa month ago - It’s complicated…in a good way
This is not a series you can just have on in the background because there’s so many moving parts. I was glued to my seat the entire time. Elements are perhaps a bit disjointed BUT, the entire Jayant Patel story is exactly that, so it is a podcast that delivers strong and aligns to the story and I’m very thankful for the awareness it has created. You can feel the emotions and time taken to deliver what I consider a podcast masterpiece.
Apple Podcasts5ANDRE7S
Australiaa month ago - So confusing
I have tried listening to this podcast a few times now and have to give up after 4 episodes. It jumps around to different stories without any context. Includes information that isn’t relevant. It doesn’t represent The Australian well. Wondering if it was edited?
Apple Podcasts1Alicia78REAustralia2 months ago - Dragged on
Really good initially then just went on and on and on, tangential and boring
Apple Podcasts2Apple user48384Australia2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #59 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #86 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  New Zealand/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Ireland/True Crime |
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What is Sick to Death about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Investigative, long-form reporting focused on a high-profile medical scandal, exposing systemic failures, whistleblower courage, and the interplay between healthcare oversight, media, and politics. Across episodes, the narrative centers on patient harm, regulatory responses, legal battles, and reform efforts at Bundaberg Hospital and Queensland Health, with voices from nurses, doctors, journalists, and policymakers. Noteworthy is the meticulous archival approach, the emphasis on accountability from multiple institutions, and the recurring thread of courage from whistleblowers who challenged institutional silence.
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Recent guests on Sick to Death include:
1. Dr Vijay Mehta
2. Dr Ian Freckelton
3. Karina Berger
4. Beryl Crosby
5. Toni Hoffman
6. Dr. Peter Woodruff
7. Gordon Nuttall
8. Jerry Fitzgerald
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