Introduction to the Case
A doctor was discontinued from his dating profile due to attacks on a woman, racist or derogatory comments, and the uploading of a picture of a patient’s brain. The doctor’s practice fitness was affected, leading to sanctions by the doctor-Tribunal service.
Misconduct Details
The tribunal found that the doctor had engaged in threatening or abusive behavior towards a woman, physically attacked her, and intentionally penetrated her without her consent. He also contacted the woman despite a non-contact order and uploaded an inappropriate picture of himself on a dating website. Additionally, he made racist or derogatory statements, posed for photos with weapons, and downloaded or viewed video material of waterboarding.
Specific Incidents of Misconduct
Some specific incidents of misconduct include:
- Behaving threateningly or abusively towards a woman
- Physically attacking the woman
- Intentionally penetrating the woman without her consent
- Contacting the woman despite a non-contact order
- Uploading an inappropriate picture of himself on a dating website
- Making racist or derogatory statements
- Posing for photos with weapons
- Downloading or viewing video material of waterboarding
- Stealing milk powder worth £23.50 from a store
- Providing false information about an energy bill
Tribunal Decision
The chairman of the committee stated that the doctor’s behavior was "fundamentally not compatible with his continued registration". The tribunal decided to delete the doctor’s name from the General Medical Council register due to the seriousness of the misconduct, lack of insight, and risk of recurrence.
Outcome and Next Steps
The doctor had 28 days to appeal the tribunal’s decision. The report emphasized that allowing the doctor to return to unrestricted practice would not be appropriate due to the seriousness of his misconduct. The tribunal’s decision highlights the importance of maintaining professional standards and conduct in the medical profession.
