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Doctor Who Lacked Basic Medical Knowledge Struck Off Irish Register
A doctor who lacked basic medical knowledge, including how to perform injections, has been removed from the Irish register four years after he was struck off in Norway.
Ophthalmologist Gavriel Simha Furedi obtained his Irish licence in January 2021 shortly after formal complaints were first made about him by colleagues in a Norwegian hospital.
4 days ago


Former Doctor Charged Over Alleged Sexual Assaults on 38 Patients
A former doctor has been charged over alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients in his care.
4 days ago


Fake nurse, 46, who fraudulently pocketed more than £170,000 jailed
Fake nurse, 46, who fraudulently pocketed more than £170,000 jailed
6 days ago


Government announces scoping inquiry into abuse by former surgeon Michael Shine
“Finally, today, this is a real opportunity for victims and survivors to have their voices heard and believed and for their experiences to be fully investigated and officially acknowledged.”
Nov 27


Hospital Didn’t Verify Newly Hired Doctor’s Garda Vetting or References
The HSE failed to have garda vetting in place or verify references when it hired a doctor who was suspended for forging prescriptions to obtain drugs for personal use, an internal review has found.
Nov 16


US Army Gynecologist Accused of Secretly Filming Patients During Exams
Military officials in Texas have suspended a US army gynecologist over allegations he inappropriately touched and secretly filmed dozens of women during appointments at an on-base medical center.
Nov 11


Doctors with Records for Violent or Sexual Crimes Granted Licenses in Finland
At least 20 doctors with licences to work in Finland had been restricted from practicing medicine by authorities in another country, often following a conviction for a serious crime.
Nov 10


Doctor Convicted of Sexually Abusing Women for Second Time
Krishna Singh, 76, subjected his victims to numerous sexual offences between 1984 and 2017. He denied any wrongdoing and went on trial at Dumfries Sheriff Court but was convicted by a jury.
Nov 3


Rotterdam Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Misconduct with Students and Patient
A 57-year-old internist from Dordrecht, formerly employed at Maasstad Ziekenhuis in Rotterdam, was sentenced Thursday for sexual misconduct involving three medical students and a patient.
Nov 2


Doctor Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Two Patients in the Canary Islands
The investigations began following complaints filed by the victims, who reported having suffered touching and sexually-oriented behavior during medical consultations with the doctor in his professional office.
Oct 31


Retired GP who Raped Young Boy with Down's Syndrome Jailed for Five Years
A 74-year-old man in Belgium has been jailed for five years for raping a young boy with Down's syndrome.
Oct 28


Rochester Hills Doctor Accused of Sexually Abuse As Three New Lawsuits Filed
More sexual assault victims have come forward against former Rochester Hills Dr. Oumair Aejaz at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.
Oct 27


Doctor Was Let Back Into the NHS After Lying on his CV.
A doctor accused of sexual misconduct was previously struck off for lying about his qualifications. Dr Velmurugan Kuppuswamy was allowed to practice again despite objections from the General Medical Council (GMC) – and within months of returning to the NHS he allegedly groped and made disturbing sexual comments to junior colleagues.
Oct 21


Europe Reviewing Ways to Better Protect Patients in Response to OCCRP Doctors Investigation
The European Commission will look for ways to strengthen its alert system in response to an OCCRP investigation that identified more than 100 doctors who lost their medical license for serious wrongdoing in one jurisdiction but are licensed to practice in another.
Oct 20


Doctor who Admitted 'Unprofessional' Behaviour Faces Fresh Action By Medical Council
A doctor who was censured by the Medical Council and who fell off the medical register for several years faces fresh allegations that he failed to inform a new employer of conditions attached to his registration.
Oct 18


No Action Against Cumbrian Doctor Twice Accused of Child Sex Crimes
A district judge has refused to approve a police request to impose restrictions on a Cumbrian doctor who was twice investigated for alleged child sex offences.
Oct 8


Doctors Who Faced Disciplinary Action in UK Remain Registered in Ireland
How can it happen that a doctor who has been sanctioned or even struck-off in one country can simply move to another and continue working?
Shouldn’t the various medical registration bodies have robust recording and information sharing systems that would make that impossible. Most patients will assume that to be the case but a new global investigation has found serious flaws in the system.
Oct 5


Doctor struck from Medical Register after subjecting woman to coercive control
A Liverpool doctor has been erased from the Medical Register after he was convicted of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour.
Oct 1


How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
Oct 1


Doctor Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Doctor Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Oct 1
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