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Ep 27-Infectious Fool and Fentanyl Addict
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This episode unravels the shocking case of David Kwiatkowski, a traveling radiologic technician whose addiction to fentanyl sparked the largest hepatitis C outbreak in American history. For nearly a decade, Kwiatkowski moved between 16 hospitals across seven states, stealing pain medication intended for vulnerable patients and replacing it with saline-filled syringes contaminated with his blood. By the time authorities caught him, 45 patients had been infected with a potentially deadly virus.
Resources:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/03/hepatitis-c-case-medical-technician-jailed
https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-2e5795e233f1546cb161b12aef4b2892
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Chapters
1. Ep 27-Infectious Fool and Fentanyl Addict (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction (00:01:25)
3. Setting Up Today's Case (00:09:28)
4. The Tragedy of Lucy Starry (00:16:16)
5. The Exeter Hospital Investigation (00:27:36)
6. Chart Note: Hepatitis C Treatment (00:36:18)
7. David's Arrest and Confession (00:40:12)
8. Legal Consequences and System Failures (00:46:50)
9. Medical Mishap: Cochlear Implant Incident (00:52:25)
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