Charlie Teo: The media’s ‘maverick, miracle doctor’
November 16, 2022
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Charlie Teo: The media’s ‘maverick, miracle doctor’
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<p>Dr Charlie Teo is known for his incredible brain surgeries, taking on operations that other doctors won’t touch.</p><p>But several families have come forward, who allege they were misled about the risks and that Teo’s operations left their loved ones worse off than before.</p><p>Teo denies any wrongdoing, and says he treats his patients like he would want to be treated. </p><p>But there’s another player in this story that hasn’t been subject to scrutiny: the news media.</p><p>Today, contributor to <em>The Monthly</em>, Martin McKenzie-Murray, on Dr Charlie Teo and how the media built the image of a maverick miracle worker.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>.</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor to <em>The Monthly</em> Martin McKenzie-Murray.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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