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Why some doctors murder their patients due to subconsciously driven malpractice
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  • Dr. Carolina Diamandis,
  • David Seideman,
  • Fabio Rocha,
  • Lucas Pistorius,
  • Alexander Papadakis,
  • Uri Levi,
  • Ariel Friedman,
  • Marius Lazar,
  • Martin Gangnon
Dr. Carolina Diamandis

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David Seideman
Fabio Rocha
Lucas Pistorius
Alexander Papadakis
Uri Levi
Ariel Friedman
Marius Lazar
Martin Gangnon

Abstract

The phenomenon of a doctor unknowingly killing a patient due to sociopathic traits is a serious issue that has been reported in the medical field. A sociopath is a person who has a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse, and a tendency to manipulate and exploit others. These traits can be difficult to detect, and a doctor who is unaware of them may unknowingly harm patients. One example of this phenomenon occurred in the case of Dr. Harold Shipman, a British GP who was convicted of murdering 15 of his patients. It was later discovered that he had a history of sociopathic behavior and had been exploiting his position of trust as a doctor to kill his patients. Another example is Dr. Michael Swango, an American physician who was convicted of poisoning several of his patients. He too was found to have sociopathic tendencies and had been using his position as a doctor to harm others. It is important for medical professionals and institutions to be aware of the possibility of sociopathic doctors and to have systems in place to detect and prevent this type of behavior. This includes thorough background checks, regular evaluations of doctors' performance, and encouraging colleagues to report any suspicious behavior. It is also important for the patients to be vigilant and to report any unusual behavior by their doctors. Patients should also seek a second opinion if they have any doubts about the diagnosis or treatment they are receiving. The unimaginable but real danger of a doctor unknowingly killing a patient due to his/her sociopathic traits is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences. It is important for medical professionals and institutions to be aware of this possibility and to have systems in place to detect and prevent this type of behavior.