Disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson is at the centre of one of the most shocking clinical scandals in British history.

For more than 14 years, he exaggerated or invented the risks of cancer for perfectly healthy people to convince them to go under the knife or performed dangerous techniques which meant patients with cancer were much more susceptible to tumours returning.

As many as 1,000 people are thought to have been victims of Paterson, who was sentenced to 20 years after being convicted for unlawfully wounding patients in 2017.

In this episode, we speak to John Hynes, whose wife Deborah died due to Paterson’s treatment, and two women, Jade Edgington and Carole Johnson, who underwent numerous needless operations. We also speak to leading medical expert, Prof Gordon Wishart, who reviewed hundreds of the disgraced surgeon’s cases, as well as clinical negligence lawyer Emma Doughty, who represented more than 100 victims in legal action against Paterson’s employers.

Disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson is at the centre of one of the most shocking clinical scandals in British history.
For more than 14 years, he exaggerated or invented the risks of cancer for perfectly healthy people to convince them to go under the knife or performed dangerous techniques which meant patients with cancer were much more susceptible to tumours returning.
As many as 1,000 people are thought to have been victims of Paterson, who was sentenced to 20 years after being convicted for unlawfully wounding patients in 2017.
In this episode, we speak to John Hynes, whose wife Deborah died due to Paterson&rsquo;s treatment, and two women, Jade Edgington and Carole Johnson, who underwent numerous needless operations. We also speak to leading medical expert, <a href="http://www.gordonwishart.co.uk/">Prof Gordon Wishart</a>, who reviewed hundreds of the disgraced surgeon&rsquo;s cases, as well as clinical negligence lawyer <a href="https://www.slatergordon.co.uk/our-experts/emma-doughty/">Emma Doughty</a>, who represented more than 100 victims in legal action against Paterson&rsquo;s employers.

The Case Files reveals compelling real-life stories behind some of the most astonishing cases in recent legal history - from murder, to devastating medical negligence. With unparalleled access to those closest to the events, the series explores how, when faced with a battle for justice, people were able to use the legal system to right wrongs and get redress.

Award winning journalist Kate Gerbeau meets both victims and their lawyers to uncover how the law can help and who to speak to if it can’t.

The Case Files reveals compelling real-life stories behind some of the most astonishing cases in recent legal history - from murder, to devastating medical negligence. With unparalleled access to those closest to the events, the series explores how, when faced with a battle for justice, people were able to use the legal system to right wrongs and get redress.
Award winning journalist Kate Gerbeau meets both victims and their lawyers to uncover how the law can help and who to speak to if it can&rsquo;t.

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