4 August 2008
When lifesavers become killers
They have the opportunity -- and they have the means.
But, thankfully, it's very rare indeed for nurses to murder patients.
Despite this rarity, John Field, a psychiatric nurse and lawyer, didn't shy away from the issue, doing for his PhD one of the few studies into why nurses sometimes kill.
Dr Field is also in charge of James Cook University's Nursing School on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait.
Guests
Dr John Field
University Of James Cook Nursing School (based on Thursday Island). Completed a PhD on why a very small number of nurses murder patients.
Further Information
The Adelaidean Magazine: Study Exposes Killers In Hospitals - June 2008
Presenter
Richard Aedy
Producer
Amanda Armstrong
Story Researcher and Producer
Kerrie Jean Ross
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