More than three million Australians are living with chronic pain, and it’s become a breeding ground for exploitation.
In a major investigation, Four Corners brings together a team of international experts to look inside the multi-billion-dollar pain industry and expose the ugly side of medicine.
“Someone comes along and says, ‘Trust me, I’m a doctor, I’ll take your pain away’, you would believe them.”
With access to data from thousands of patients, ABC Investigations reporter Adele Ferguson reveals how some medical professionals are able to drain our health system.
She also meets the patients who are in worse pain after having surgery, where lives are being put at risk.
About Adele Ferguson
Adele Ferguson is a multi-award-winning journalist whose investigations have resulted in state and national inquiries, legislative change and a royal commission. She has won the nation’s highest journalism award, the Gold Walkley, and been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
About Four Corners
Four Corners is the home of Australian investigative journalism. It has been exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos since 1961. More information can be found at the Four Corners website.
Wow thanks so much,more needs to be said. Alot like homeless witch I’m about to be, living with major chronic pain for 23yrs,now what, iv just been diagnosed terminal with maths to live. On the streets I die