Inquests Launched into Deaths of Ian Paterson’s Former Patients, More Cases Under Scrutiny

…By Larry John for TDPel Media.

Judge Richard Foster announced that a multi-disciplinary team has reviewed 417 cases of Paterson’s former patients where breast cancer was listed as a cause of death.

The team is considering 130 cases where breast cancer is mentioned as a cause of death in part two of the death certificate.

The scandal continues to unfold, with the inquests shedding light on the challenges posed by surgeons operating with impunity in both private and public healthcare sectors.