URGENT: Surgeon with Deadly Record Still Practicing in NHS Despite Grave Concerns.

Breaking News: Surgeon with Deadly Record Still Practicing in NHS Despite Grave Concerns A heart surgeon, Karen Booth, has been found to have contributed to the deaths of at least seven patients due to multiple failures during operations. The incidents occurred at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. The NHS investigation revealed clinical errors, performing surgeries beyond her skill level, and failing to call for help when needed. These problems were first raised by colleagues in 2018 but an investigation was not launched until 2021. Booth is currently working as a mentor to other surgeons at the hospital, which plans to allow her to resume her surgical career soon. The family of one patient who died after being operated on by Booth has stated that she "should never again practise as a surgeon". The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has not responded to most questions from the BBC about its handling of the situation. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*