Shaun Lintern

Jeremy Langmead, MR PORTER content director who lived through prostate cancer, shares his diagnostic and treatment journey. Shaun Lintern, health editor with deep NHS and public health expertise, analyses national cancer outcomes and the new £2.3bn plan. They discuss late diagnosis, NHS capacity and waiting times, private vs NHS trade offs, lessons from Denmark, and the role of tech and measurement in improving survival.

Shaun Lintern, Health Editor of The Sunday Times and an investigative journalist known for exposing major NHS scandals, discusses the pivotal role of journalism in healthcare accountability. He reflects on his experiences uncovering the Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust scandal and the sodium valproate crisis, emphasizing the importance of patient narratives. Lintern also highlights the ethical challenges faced by journalists while balancing critiques of institutions with recognition of frontline workers' dedication. A call for transparency and a cultural shift in healthcare is central to his insights.

Shaun Lintern, health editor at The Sunday Times, discusses the sentencing of Lucy Letby, who murdered babies at a hospital. They explore the hospital's management failings and potential implications for the NHS. The podcast also touches on the Women's World Cup and reflections on a recent event, along with casual conversations about leaving everything out there and politics.