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Diplosdr. Death : Season 1 Episode 1 [BEST]

: Duntsch is portrayed as a malignant narcissist who blames his failures on his team rather than taking responsibility.

The episode follows Duntsch's arrival at the , where his first few weeks result in catastrophic surgical outcomes. The story is told through shifting timelines, showing Duntsch at the height of his career alongside his later life as an inmate. DiplosDr. Death : Season 1 Episode 1

: Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline Beyer , which leaves her with severe pain and limited mobility. : Duntsch is portrayed as a malignant narcissist

: The episode explores how Duntsch was able to continue practicing despite repeated "never events"—injuries that should never occur in an operating room. : Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline

For more details on the real-life events that inspired this series, you can read the original investigative reporting from D Magazine or listen to the Wondery podcast of the same name. Stay Safe With Dr. Death Episode 1 Takeaways - PSMF

: The narrative focuses on the uphill battle faced by Henderson and Kirby as they try to navigate a medical hierarchy that prioritizes avoiding lawsuits over patient safety.

A former colleague of Duntsch who has a restraining order against him. Hubert Point-Du Jour