Secrets We Keep Uncovered - Blowing the whistle on the Butcher of Bega
Nov 10, 2025
Lorraine Long is a dedicated patient advocate and whistleblower who exposed the notorious gynaecologist Graeme Reeves. She recounts her harrowing journey after her mother’s suspicious hospital death motivated her to seek accountability. Lorraine discusses the systemic failures she faced while building a database of complaints, leading to the revelation of Reeves’ abusive patterns. Her grassroots efforts resulted in media exposure, numerous victims coming forward, and eventually, justice for the survivors, all while advocating for necessary reforms in the medical system.
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Personal Catalyst For Advocacy
- Lorraine Long began her advocacy after investigating her mother June's 1994 hospital death and facing obstruction getting records.
- That two-year fight revealed systemic cover-ups and led her to start the Medical Error Action Group.
Power Of Systematic Case Tracking
- Systematic data collection let Lorraine spot patterns across hospitals and practitioners nationwide.
- Matching cases revealed repeat offenders that regulators had not connected.
Stories Of Harm By One Doctor
- Dozens of women reported Graeme Reeves left them disfigured, infertile or sexually assaulted during examinations and childbirth.
- Many husbands initially doubted victims until patterns became undeniable.