EP 123: True Crime: The Truth About Healthcare Serial Killers

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica welcomes Dr. Katherine Ramsland, an expert on healthcare serial killers and criminal psychology. They explore the disturbing phenomenon of healthcare professionals who exploit their positions of trust to commit heinous crimes. Dr. Ramsland discusses various cases, including notorious figures like Charles Cullen, Kristen Gilbert, and Genene Jones shedding light on their motives and the systemic failures that allowed them to operate undetected for so long. Dr. Ramsland reviews the psychological profiles of these killers, including narcissism and other personality disorders. The conversation also touches on the challenges in catching and prosecuting them, and the medical ethics implications and for healthcare institutions and patient safety. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Ramsland emphasizes the importance of recognizing red flags in healthcare settings, such as unusual behavior patterns and the need for better accountability within medical institutions. The episode serves as a chilling reminder of the potential dangers lurking within the healthcare system and the critical need for vigilance and transparency to protect vulnerable patients. Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: [e-mail] Support the Show: Help keep Nurses Uncorked going and become an official Patron! Gain early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. Become a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard Member: https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Dr. Katherine Ramsland: facebook.com/katherine.ramsland Amazon/Inside the Minds of Healthcare Serial Killers ETSY Shop: Stop Healthcare Worker Violence! www.etsy.com/TheNurseErica Chapters: 01:33 Introduction to Dr. Katherine Ramsland 06:07 Understanding the Motives Behind Healthcare Killers 07:34 The Rise of Healthcare Serial Killers 09:50 The Case of Charles Cullen 14:50 Exploring the Case of Kristen Gilbert 19:39 The Disturbing Case of Genene Jones 22:37 Team Killers in Healthcare 29:47 Recent High-Profile Cases in Healthcare 32:10 The Controversial Case of Lucy Letby 34:55 Understanding Mercy Killings 37:41 Psychological Profiles of Healthcare Killers 38:50 Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy 39:47 The Rise of Falsified Nursing Credentials: Operation Nightingale 42:07 Identifying Red Flags in Healthcare Settings 45:18 Prospective Profiling of Healthcare Serial Killers 49:50 Motivations Behind the Crimes 53:50 The Role of Technology in Detection 55:46 Accountability in Healthcare Institutions 1:02:30 Takeaway Message 1:05:35 Enema of the Week Award 1:08:06 Conclusion Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse - Kristen Gilbert, season 7: podcasts.apple.com/s7-kristen-gilbert Help the podcast grow by giving episodes a like, download, follow and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at: tiktok.com/nurses-uncorked https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL You can listen to the podcast at: podcasts.apple/nursesuncorked spotify.com/nursesuncorked podbean.com/nursesuncorked iheart.com/nurses-uncorked Follow Nurse Erica: @TheNurseErica on Tiktok, Instagram, FaceBook and YouTube! youtube.com/@thenurseerica9094 DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. The views and opinions expressed on Nurses Uncorked do not reflect the views of our employers, professional organizations or affiliates. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked LLC. Accordingly, Nurse Erica and Nurses Uncorked cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.