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Malpractice Season 2 Concludes With Arrests and Professional Fallout

The MIU investigation exposes systemic corruption in a hospital trust, leading to the arrest of Eric Sawers and career consequences for key characters.

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Malpractice is back on ITV for a second season (Photo: ITV)

Overview

  • The Medical Investigation Unit (MIU) uncovered a culture of fear, bullying, and financial misconduct orchestrated by senior trust leaders Eric Sawers and Arun Mansoor.
  • Over £6 million meant for psychiatric unit renovations was misallocated, and plans to sell the unit for £32 million were tied to Sawers's personal profiteering.
  • Eric Sawers has been arrested, and Dr James Ford faces a 12-month suspension following the MIU's findings on his fitness to practice.
  • Dr Sophia Hernandez, whose whistleblower testimony was pivotal in exposing the trust's misconduct, has been struck off, ending her medical career.
  • Viewers praised the five-part medical thriller for its gripping narrative, though some criticized its extreme scenarios and character portrayals.