Join us as we discuss the case of the former Dr. Neil Hopper, a vascular surgeon who purposefully froze his legs, causing a double leg amputation. Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvpx20le2o

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/04/nhs-surgeon-legs-removed-jailed-fraud

https://www.bmj.com/content/390/bmj.r1871

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/doctor-jailed-getting-legs-amputated-sexual-fetish-making-insurance-cl-rcna229397