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Coroner asks families linked to jailed surgeon to make contact

UK · 2026-09-26

Key takeaway

Coroner expands investigation into deaths of patients treated by jailed surgeon Ian Paterson.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe coroner expands the investigation into deaths of patients treated by Ian Paterson, appealing for information from 106 additional families
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onlegal and reputational scrutiny on the NHS and private hospitals intensifies, increasing exposure to claims and regulatory review
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youlaw firms such as Higgs LLP see increased instructions as more families seek legal representation, raising demand for legal services

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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