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Doctors and Their Crimes: Hiding Behind the White Coat
By (author) Clare Gerada, By (author) Zaid Al-Najjar
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Doctors and Their Crimes is a compelling and meticulously researched exploration of doctors who commit criminal acts. Written by two experienced general practitioners, the book examines high-profile cases of medical malpractice, fraud, manslaughter, sexual misconduct, and abuse of power. Combining forensic analysis with professional insight, it reveals how these crimes unfold within the trusted structures of healthcare, where authority and access can be misused. Drawing on real-world cases and insights from the authors’ clinical experience, the book examines the ethical dilemmas, legal consequences, and societal impact of these betrayals of trust. It explores how systemic failures within healthcare and legal frameworks can enable such crimes, while also addressing sensitive issues like racism, justice, and professional accountability. Through expert analysis, it provides a nuanced understanding of the pressures and vulnerabilities that contribute to these breaches, offering valuable reflections on how trust in the profession can be restored. Going beyond individual stories to consider the wider consequences of these crimes, including their impact on public trust, healthcare policy, and the relationship between medicine and the law, this book highlights the growing importance of trusted, independent sources of knowledge in addressing these challenges. By confronting medicine’s darkest moments, Doctors and Their Crimes sheds light on how established systems can fail and how understanding these failures is essential to restoring trust in the profession. An essential resource for healthcare professionals, academics, and general readers alike, the book delivers a thought-provoking and nuanced examination of the ethical complexities and societal implications of professional misconduct in medicine.
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published date | 12 Oct 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 176
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-0413-1861-3
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BISAC | medical / general
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