Session Overview
This eye-opening session delves into the harrowing story of Dr. Atiq Durrani, a surgeon who performed botched and unnecessary surgeries on hundreds of patients before fleeing to his native Pakistan in 2013. Despite his dangerous practices, hospital administrators allowed this high-volume surgeon to continue operating, prioritizing profits over patient safety.
Key Highlights
The Shocking Story Unveiled: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Dr. Durrani's actions went unchecked, leading to devastating consequences for his patients, many of whom are highlighted in this video. This video training will provide detailed accounts of the surgeries, the suffering of the victims, and the negligence of the hospital leadership.
Hospital Administrators' Complicity: Explore the role of hospital administrators in enabling Dr. Durrani's malpractice. Learn how their decisions and oversight failures contributed to this tragic situation, putting financial gains above the well-being of their patients.
When you view this training, you will understand the steps that can be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future, and the importance of accountability and vigilance in the healthcare system.
Meet the Speaker
Dr. Ken Rothfield serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and is nationally recognized for his work with patient safety and advancing healthcare culture.
As an anesthesiologist, he is a Certified Physician Executive and holds certification as a Certified Patient Safety Professional from the National Patient Safety Foundation. He also earned an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in the Business of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins University.
