Cases of IMG Doctor’s Fitness to Practice Impaired in NHS

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 This post aims to give some insight into how the fitness of practice can be affected. 

You should read and follow the standard guideline. 


Case 1

Dr A misleading and dishonest to Hospital B where he worked as a locum consultant. Dr A did not disclose that he was being investigated by the regulator and gave the false impression that he was still working in Hospital C. When Dr A was working in Hospital B, Dr A discharged patient D and patient D died on the same day.

Dr A found to be failed to acquired information regarding patient D, failed to communicate with nursing staff, failed to review oxygen saturation of patient D, failed to admit patient D, failed to consult a senior colleague, fail to record, and failed to adequately explain to patient D’s family.

Type of case: New -Misconduct

Outcome on facts: Fact relevant to impairment found proved

Outcome on impairment: Impaired

Summary: Erasure. 


Case 2

Person B (? Ex-GF) excused Dr A (IMG) for having sex without consensus.

Type of case: New -Misconduct

Outcome on facts: Fact relevant to impairment found proved

Outcome on impairment: Impaired

Summary: Suspension, 12months.

 

Case 3

Dr A make a false insurance claim that her handbag had been stolen, along with engagement and wedding rings. Dr A gets time to fully remediate and gain insight into her dishonest behavior. Reflective log and other evidence (insight, testimonials, keep medical knowledge and skills up to date).  

Type of case: Review- Conviction

Outcome on impairment: Not Impaired

Summary: Suspension revoked.

 

Case 4

Dr. A behaved inappropriately towards four colleagues and was sexually motivated.

Type of case: New -Misconduct

Outcome on facts: Fact relevant to impairment found proved

Outcome on impairment: Impaired

Summary: Suspension, 3 months. 



To be continued...




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