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Scottish NHS doctor slapped patient on Covid ward and said 'that felt good'

He was in front of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) in Manchester on Wednesday, December 7, where it was heard that he slapped the patient on his cheek and shook their head and shoulders.

Edinburgh Live

Scots doctor suspended for attacking paramedics despite being given a second chance just three years ago

Dr Roisin Hamilton was told by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service that her fitness to practise had been impaired and was suspended for a year following a hearing.

Daily Record

Scots doc who showed naked pics of patients faces probe over claims of 'sexually motivated behaviour'

Dr Christopher Valentine is alleged to have "behaved inappropriately towards six patients" by "taking photographs and making inappropriate and untrue statements during clinical examinations".

Daily Record

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Doctor who threw hot coffee at airport worker convicted after horror paramedic attack

Dr Roisin Hamilton could be struck off after an incident in July 2020 involving paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service, with a meeting called next month

Daily Mirror

Doctor who chucked hot coffee at airport worker convicted of Glasgow paramedic attack

Dr Roisin Hamilton faces being struck from the medical register just three years being given a second chance at her career following a drink-fuelled outburst at Glasgow Airport.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire doctor facing ban after sex crime convictions emerge

Dr Fredrick Ruzvidzo could be removed from the medical register after watchdogs ruled his fitness to practice is impaired following his conviction at Airdrie Sheriff Court for two sexual assaults.

Glasgow Live

Drink driving Nottingham doctor 'forced vehicle to take evasive action'

New information has emerged in a tribunal document

Nottingham Post

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Thursday's headlines: Scots teen drowns and swindler who stole from elderly widow jailed

Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.

Daily Record

Glasgow doctor struck off for leaving busy A&E for a nap handed licence back

Dr Raisah Sawati was stripped of her medical licence after she was found by a nurse asleep on a bench - but she has been given it back after a court ruled the punishment was unfair.

Glasgow Live

Scots doctor struck off for leaving busy A&E ward to have nap is given licence back

Dr Raisah Sawati was stripped of her medical licence after she was found snoozing on a bench while patients waited to be seen - but she has been given it back after a court ruled the punishment was unfair.

Daily Record

Top surgeon suspended after blazing row with wife following Old Firm game

Consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon Dr Graeme Holt was banned from practising for two months after watchdogs found his behaviour brought the medical profession into disrepute.

Glasgow Live

Doctor who wrongly diagnosed Scots kids with cancer to 'scare parents into private treatment' is struck off

A misconduct hearing ruled Dr Mina Chowdhury, 45, frightened three sets of parents into paying for private scans and tests at his Glasgow firm Meras Healthcare.

Daily Record

Drink driving Nottingham doctor claimed chewing a betel nut made shopkeeper think he was sozzled

A tribunal found his fitness to practice is impaired because of misconduct and his convictions

Nottingham Post

Troubled Renfrew GP cleared for supervised return to work

Watchdog rules Mohamad Khan is no longer unfit to practise after he gained a string of convictions

Daily Record

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Daily Mirror

Doctor who asked Muslim woman to remove her veil could be struck off

The incident, which happened at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, could see Dr Keith Wolverson suspended or even being struck off as he waits on his punishment

Wales Online

Doctor who asked Muslim woman to remove veil guilty of misconduct

A Medical Practitioners Tribunal also found he made 'inappropriate' notes about patients' language skills

Daily Record

Doctor who asked Muslim patient to remove her veil found guilty of 'misconduct'

Dr Keith Wolverson is currently waiting to find out what disciplinary action he will face - which could include a suspension or being struck off.

Manchester Evening News

NHS doctor jailed for punching nurses and police officers loses bid to get job back

The doctor was struck off when her life spiralled out of control due to her alcohol problem

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Daily Record

Scots A&E doctor jailed for punching nurses handed further suspension

Karen Clark has failed in a bid to return to medicine following a review by the Medical Practitioner's Tribunal Service.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow A&E doctor jailed for punching nurses fails in bid to return to work

Karen Clark has been suspended for a further 12 months after the Medical Practitioner's Tribunal Service rejected her attempt to be allowed to return to the wards.

The Guardian - UK

Overseas-trained NHS doctors more likely to be struck off without lawyer at disciplinary

Nearly 40% of doctors who trained abroad do not have legal representation, compared with 25% of doctors who qualified in UK

The Independent UK

Girl’s parents trusted doctor when told inquest not needed, tribunal hears

Dr Heather Steen denies allegations from the General Medical Council she acted dishonestly and engaged in a cover-up.

Daily Record

Doctor accused of carrying out hair transplants without license at Glasgow clinic

Juan Ruiz Alconero is also alleged to not have had adequate insurance, or indemnity cover, when he carried out the procedures.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow doctor accused of lying and carrying out hair transplants without a licence

Juan Ruiz Alconero will go before the Medical Practitioners' Tribunal Service (MPTS) next month to face claims he failed to provide good clinical care to four patients and lied to the GMC.

Wales Online

Katie Piper's plastic surgeon suspended for six months after lying about his past

He tried to hide his creepy behaviour with a patient

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