LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Cancer scandal in Birmingham hospital

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

26 Aug 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:12

Description

Jo Ricards(?) reports on a cancer scandal at Birmingham’s Royal Orthopaedic Hospital where 42 people were wrongly diagnosed resulting in unnecessary treatment for some and incorrect all-clear results for others, 1800 cases are to be reviewed and the consultant involved, Carol Starkey, has retired. A preliminary report into the scandal has just been released. Speakers are wrongfully-diagnosed 14-year-old Debbie Leary; Dr Enid Vincent from the inquiry panel; Professor Rod Griffiths Director of Public Health and Dr Gillian Todd Chief Executive of South Birmingham Health Authority. Originally on BRMB Radio. For LBC Drivetime show.

Contributors

BRMB Radio; Jo Ricards(?); Debbie Leary; Enid Vincent; Rod Griffiths; Gillian Todd

Keywords

Health services; Hospitals; Birmingham; Cancer; Health personnel; Medical treatment; Drivetime (radio programme); Diagnosis; Royal Orthopaedic Hospital; South Birmingham Health Authority; Carol Starkey; Diagnostic tests

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