Discipline: Notable case

Stem-Cell Doctor Struck Off (2010)

Tom Kark instructed by the General Medical Council.  Following allegations that a Dutch-trained Doctor offered stem cell treatment to multiple sclerosis sufferers the GMC found " the doctor had breached good medical practice by "exploiting vulnerable patients" and his actions had caused lasting harm.

Further report and details   BBC News

Fitness to Practise Panels and Press Release   General Medical Council

Notable cases:

Chiropractor Exonerated (2013)
Misconduct hearing
Adrian Darbishire QC

GMC v Dr Beacon (2013)
Surgeon has an affair with a patient
Ben FitzGerald

NMC v Dmitrowicz (2013)
Nurse facing competence allegations
Caoimhe Daly

GMC v Keilloh (2012)
Dr found guilty of dishonest conduct
Tom Kark QC | Ben FitzGerald

NMC v H (2012)
Misconduct allegations repudiated after prolonged battle for the recall of witnesses following non-disclosure
Edward Henry

GDC v Kotecha & Armston (2012)
Fraudulent Dentist
Sarah Plaschkes QC

Admin Court Appeal Re: Mould (2012)
Sanction of Erasure
Sarah Plaschkes QC

Senyange v HCPC (2012)
GSCC Decision Upheld on Appeal
Caoimhe Daly

GMC v Bonhoeffer (2012)
GMC fitness to to practise case against former Great Ormond Street cardiologist
Mark Ellison QC | Jocelyn Ledward

NMC v Ragoo (2012)
Nurse Struck Off from Register
Caoimhe Daly

Articles:

Regulation of Healthcare Professionals
Whistle-blowing, disclosure and patient confidentiality - the conflict between confidentiality and a duty to disclose. 29.9.2009
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