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Patel threatened to resign over patient transfer

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Brisbane : Australia | 9 months ago

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Patel, 58, faces 14 charges, including three of manslaughter from his time as the director of surgery at Bundaberg Base Hospital. Former junior house officer, Dr Karl Kennedy, has given evidence about the treatment Patel's patient James Grave. Dr Kennedy said he wanted Mr Grave transferred to Brisbane...

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News Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation | 9 months ago

Patel, 58, faces 14 charges, including three of manslaughter from his time as the director of surgery at Bundaberg Base Hospital. Former junior house officer, Dr Karl Kennedy, has given evidence about the treatment Patel's patient James Grave. Dr...