Summary The extraordinary story of one of the most scandalous episodes in the history of psychiatry. This documentary tells how a leading Australian psychiatrist, Dr Harry Bailey, instigated an experimental program of "Deep Sleep therapy" and caused a string of deaths in an Australian hospital. Surviving patients and relatives of the deceased provide compelling testimonies. The film unmasks the doctors who assisted Bailey in a cover-up of his crimes.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Paul McGann Nigel Anthony Michael Pennington Chris Plumley
Genres : History Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : 3BM Television
Summary The extraordinary story of one of the most scandalous episodes in the history of psychiatry. This documentary tells how a leading Australian psychiatrist, Dr Harry Bailey, instigated an experimental program of "Deep Sleep therapy" and caused a string of deaths in an Australian hospital. Surviving patients and relatives of the deceased provide compelling testimonies. The film unmasks the doctors who assisted Bailey in a cover-up of his crimes.
Genres : History Documentary
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : 3BM Television