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Good Raddest PA Bad Rheumatologist and Surgeon

2025/6/17
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Dr. Ian Patterson, a breast surgeon in the UK, was convicted in 2017 for performing unnecessary surgeries on numerous patients, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence. His malpractice involved unapproved cleavage-sparing mastectomies and exaggerating cancer risks. An independent inquiry revealed systemic failures that allowed his malpractice to continue, affecting over 1,000 patients. Significant reforms in patient safety protocols were implemented following the scandal.
  • Dr. Ian Patterson's conviction for unnecessary surgeries
  • 20-year prison sentence
  • Affected over 1000 patients
  • Systemic failures in the healthcare system
  • Significant reforms in patient safety protocols

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In this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina welcomes physician assistant Joseph Rad, also known as @TheRaddestPA on TikTok! Together, they dive into the malpractice case of Dr. Ian Patterson, who performed unnecessary surgeries, and the fraudulent practices of Dr. Jorge Zamora Quezada, who falsely diagnosed patients for financial gain. The discussion emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy, ethical practices in medicine, and the need for systemic reforms in healthcare.

For our "Good Nurse" segment, we're featuring Joseph! Stick around to hear about his journey into social media, highlighting its role in connecting with others during challenging times.

 

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