Espresso Shot - EP06 - The Tom & Helen Circus

"Despicable human beings", "Experimenting on patients", "you don't deserve to live".... These were the criticisms of a patient at Helen Joseph Hospital this week in a now-viral post detailing his experience of poor treatment at the hospital. What are we to make of this video and its contents? Are their lessons for us to learn as young doctors? Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this episode are my own. And do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of sponsors of the podcast or organisations I am affiliated to. This episode is available on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@drcoffeeza Links: Tom London's original full video - https://youtu.be/I029MFrM-8U?si=REH9q2gZ4pvNeLQm 702 interview - https://youtu.be/OLKj72GwXoI?si=LRn5Fn6FeMTkuhOU Backtracking on some statements? - NewzRoom Afrika and response https://youtu.be/prEPYIXQj2o?si=ZllCEaUeOKUvJ3W4