Whistleblower Doctor Testifies for Nine Hours in Warsaw Medical Malpractice Probe

Dr. Emil Jędrzejewski, a former head of surgery at Warsaw's Southern Hospital, testified for more than nine hours on Monday at the District Prosecutor's Office in Warsaw. The investigation concerns alleged irregularities and medical errors at the hospital during the period when Dawid Kacprzyk was the coordinator of the emergency department.

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I would very much like to present to the public what I learned during this interrogation, because the case is serious and shocking in places. However, I have a legal obligation to maintain investigative secrecy and professional confidentiality, so unfortunately I will not talk about the details.

Dr. Jędrzejewski's lawyer, Tomasz Jendrasiak, described the case as serious and "shocking in places." He stated that the prosecutor's office now possesses detailed information to proceed with further actions. However, Jendrasiak emphasized his legal obligation to maintain investigative secrecy and professional confidentiality, preventing him from revealing specific details of the testimony to the public.

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The interrogation proceeded under normal conditions. It was recorded, took place in an air-conditioned room, water was provided, and short breaks were given. Everything happened according to procedures.

The nine-hour interrogation, which was recorded and conducted under proper procedures with breaks and refreshments, differed significantly from a previous attempt. During that earlier session, Dr. Jędrzejewski had refused to answer questions, asserting his right to have legal counsel present. Jendrasiak noted that his client's insistence on legal representation was a matter of principle, especially when witnessing attempts to expose irregularities being met with criticism or challenges to credibility.

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I cannot remain silent when I see someone trying to expose and publicize irregularities, and facing harsh criticism or attempts to undermine their credibility, because they requested a postponement of their interrogation and consistently did not allow their right to appoint a representative to be violated.

Dawid Kacprzyk, the former emergency department coordinator, is represented by lawyer Jacek Dubois. Dubois has stated that his client is a "victim of a whistleblower who is totally unreliable and who was in conflict with him." He asserted that Kacprzyk has not admitted to any wrongdoing.

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fell victim to a whistleblower who is totally unreliable, who was in conflict with him.