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Episode 11: The Breaking Point
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Episode 11: The Breaking Point

Sick to Death · The Australian

February 26, 20261h 5mExplicit

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Show Notes

A simple Google search detonates a statewide crisis as Dr Jayant Patel’s past is laid bare. The resulting media storm unleashes public fury,  an outpouring of grief from patients and families, and vindication for Bundaberg Hospital's nurses.

With political pressure growing, Premier Peter Beattie finally bows to pressure, apologises, and announces a full commission into how Dr Patel came to be hired at Bundaberg Hospital. 

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