Television and Radio Archives

In Television and Radio August 13, 2018

Doctors on Trial – BBC Panorama

Deborah investigated the case which sparked outrage among doctors – a junior doctor convicted of manslaughter and then struck off the medical register for her role in the death of a boy. In 2011, six-year-old Jack Adcock was admitted into the Leicester Royal Infirmary, under the care of Dr Hadiza Bawa Garba. Less than 12 hours later he had died from sepsis, a potentially life threatening condition. The action that was taken against Dr Bawa Garba provoked an outcry from the medical profession, who say she has been unfairly blamed for mistakes made while working in an overstretched and under-resourced NHS. So what should happen when doctors make mistakes? And who should take responsibility? Deborah spoke to Dr Bawa Garba in her first interview and to the parents of Jack Adcock to explore the story.

In Consultancy and Training July 29, 2018

The Bleeding Edge – Netflix

Contributed to this feature length documentary investigating how the rush to bring new medical devices to market can lead to devastating consequences for patients. https://www.netflix.com/pt-en/title/80170862

In Television and Radio October 22, 2017

Patients Denied Drugs – BBC 5 live Investigates

UK taxpayers are funding billions of pounds worth of research into life-changing drugs – only to be told they can’t have them when they need them. 5 live Investigates the drugs which have been researched and developed with taxpayer’s cash and but are deemed too expensive for the NHS.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b099vz73

In Television and Radio June 11, 2017

Preventing TB – BBC File on 4

With so many infected and the BCG vaccine only 60% effective, a race is on to develop a better way of preventing TB reports Deborah Cohen: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08sn973

In Television and Radio April 11, 2017

Controversial Hip Implants – The Telegraph

Dr Deborah Cohen reveals all about the controversial metal on metal hip implants here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/11/hip-implant-maker-alerted-safety-fears-surgeon-told-borders

In Television and Radio November 29, 2016

Inside Britain’s Fertility Business – BBC Panorama

Deborah researched and reported an investigation into the evidence for ‘add-on’ treatments offered to patients seeking fertility treatment in the UK. The programme used data journalism combined with undercover reporting to explore what is offered by different clinics and what they claim so-called ‘add-on’ treatments do. The investigation received widespread coverage in the national and international media. Since airing, the UK’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has adopted a traffic light system to advise patients on the strength of the evidence underpinning different treatments and has started to clamp down on clinics.

In Television and Radio November 28, 2016

Fertility rip off – Good Morning Britain

We were joined this morning by Tom and Frankie Wheeler who spent tens of thousands of pounds on IVF treatment before baby Bridget came along and Panorama reporter Deborah Cohen: https://www.itv.com/goodmorningbritain/news/fertility-rip-off-some-clinics-are-selling-extras-on-top

In Television and Radio November 28, 2016

BBC Panorama – Inside Britain’s Fertility Business

Fertility treatment can be an expensive business. Reporter Deborah Cohen investigates how some clinics sell add-ons – the extra drugs, tests and treatments offered on top of standard fertility care. Some can add hundreds or thousands of pounds to a bill. Exclusive new research shows a worrying lack of good evidence from trials to show these can improve the chances of having a baby. Panorama goes undercover to reveal how patients aren’t always told everything they need to know when they ask some clinics about these treatments.

In Television and Radio February 28, 2016

Dementia: What Do We Know?

Deborah Cohen hears from doctors who are concerned the drive to raise diagnosis rates is leading to people being misdiagnosed: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07178gc

In Television and Radio July 18, 2012

The truth about sports drinks – BBC Panorama and The BMJ

Sports drinks are increasingly regarded as an essential adjunct for anyone doing exercise, but the evidence for this view is lacking.In a joint investigation, Deborah combined data with investigative journalism to explore the claims made by companies and the impact on hydration guidelines. Do people need to drink ahead of their thirst? And do sports drinks hydrate faster than water?

https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e4737