Sick to Death

The Australian

They called him ‘Doctor Death’: a surgeon charged with saving lives, but accused of taking them instead.
Dr Jayant Patel ruled over Bundaberg Hospital for two years in the early 2000s, despite being banned from surgical practice in the United States.
This gripping true account is the story that set Gold Walkley Award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas on his path to becoming Australia’s most trusted investigative reporter.
Based on his bestselling book, the Sick to Death podcast explores a dark chapter in Australian healthcare and the bravery of one nurse who refused to stay silent.
Subscribers to The Australian hear new episodes first at sicktodeathpodcast.com. Plus, get exclusive access to photos, videos, timelines, and more at the website.

No. of episodes: 1
Latest episode: 2025-11-06
Society & Culture True Crime Documentary

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Sick to Death?

There are 1 episodes avaiable of Sick to Death.

What is Sick to Death about?

We have categorized Sick to Death as:

Society & Culture
True Crime
Documentary

Where can you listen to Sick to Death?

Sick to Death is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Sick to Death start?

The first episode of Sick to Death that we have available was released 6 November 2025.

Who creates the podcast Sick to Death?

Sick to Death is produced and created by The Australian.