Inquests Begin Into Deaths of 62 Patients Treated by Rogue Breast Surgeon

The inquests into the deaths of 62 patients who were treated by rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson began on Tuesday after he was told by the coroner that he must give evidence. The disgraced doctor was found to have carried out unnecessary and unapproved procedures on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients over 14 years and is currently serving 20 years in prison. The 66-year-old, originally from Glasgow, was living in the Manchester area when he was found guilty of multiple counts of wounding with intent in 2017, including against one male patient. The consultant breast surgeon was employed by the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and also practised in the independent sector at Spire Parkway and Spire Little Aston, all in Birmingham, between 1997 and 2011....