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The narrative reveals the chilling account of William Sargant, a British doctor who exploited his authority in the 1960s and 1970s to abuse female patients, backed by the psychiatric establishment. It explores themes of power, manipulation, and the dark side of medical practices during that era, shedding light on the ethical failures within the mental health system. This true story serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by patients and the consequences of unchecked authority in medicine.
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The Sleep Room, Jon Stock
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- The Sleep Room
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jon Stock
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780349128894
- Category
- True crime
- Description
- The narrative reveals the chilling account of William Sargant, a British doctor who exploited his authority in the 1960s and 1970s to abuse female patients, backed by the psychiatric establishment. It explores themes of power, manipulation, and the dark side of medical practices during that era, shedding light on the ethical failures within the mental health system. This true story serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by patients and the consequences of unchecked authority in medicine.