Heart surgeon's failures contributed to multiple deaths

Heart surgeon Karen Booth's failures have led to multiple deaths, as revealed by an NHS investigation. Booth was found to have made clinical errors, performed surgeries beyond her capabilities, and mishandled critical situations. Despite serious concerns from colleagues, the hospital did not investigate until 2021; Booth is now a mentor for surgeons at the Freeman Hospital. The hospital is under scrutiny for allowing Booth to resume her surgical career, amid a challenging working culture in the cardiac unit.