Catching a KiIler Doctor
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Deadly Doctor: The Harold Shipman Case
This chapter investigates the sinister actions of Harold Shipman, a physician who murdered over 200 patients, exploiting their trust and manipulating medical records to evade detection. It contrasts his deceitful methods with other criminal cases and emphasizes the psychological barriers that prevented authorities from recognizing the alarming death patterns linked to him. Through these narratives, the chapter highlights crucial lessons about risk assessment and cognitive biases in perceiving danger.
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