TV Show directory - The Butcher Surgeon: Why Wasn't He Stopped?
Ian Paterson documentary:
This documentary investigates the crimes of cancer surgeon Ian Paterson, who performed botched or unnecessary operations on more than a thousand NHS and private patients, making a fortune along the way. On the day of his sentencing, the programme asks why he was allowed to carry on practising, despite complaints from patients and almost a decade of warnings from health service professionals.
From interviews with former patients, colleagues and medical experts, the programme shows how he was finally stopped, and asks whether a scandal like this could occur again.
Production Company: Channel Five
Year of Publication: 2017
