New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patients

The coroner has opened new inquests into the deaths of Pauline Brown and Jennifer Fox, two patients of a jailed surgeon. The inquests come after the surgeon, Ian Paterson, was convicted of intentionally harming patients by performing unnecessary breast operations. Paterson was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2017 for the offenses. The coroner's decision to reopen the inquests follows a review of Paterson's cases, which raised concerns about the treatment of the two women. The inquests will examine the circumstances surrounding their deaths and whether Paterson's actions contributed to their demise. The reopening of the inquests is seen as an important step in providing closure and accountability for the victims and their families. It also highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure that the medical profession upholds the highest standards of care and ethical conduct, even in the face of such egregious breaches of trust.