A surgical nurse who raises alarms about Duntsch's brutal methods.
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 DiplosDr. Death : Season 1 Episode 1
: Duntsch performs a spinal fusion on Madeline Beyer , which leaves her with severe pain and limited mobility. A surgical nurse who raises alarms about Duntsch's
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. Death Episode 1 Takeaways - PSMF : Duntsch
: The episode explores how Duntsch was able to continue practicing despite repeated "never events"—injuries that should never occur in an operating room.