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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Ackner (Crossbench). It was answered on Tuesday, 5 July 2005.


NHS: Suspensions

Question
My Lords, does the Minister recall the recent publicity concerning a doctor, who, lacking in specialist qualifications, nevertheless over a long period wrongly diagnosed and wrongly treated children for epilepsy, with disastrous results? What has happened to that doctor?
Answer

My Lords, I am aware of this case and although I am not at liberty to go into the details of it, I will write to the noble and learned Lord.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
673 c533 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Administrative delays Doctors NHS
Link
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