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Nearly 40 doctors in five years have been censured by the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal for actions ranging from poor record keeping and prescribing – to sexual abuse. Katie Harris looks at what each doctor did and the penalties they received. We trust our doctors with our most personal health concerns and examinations.
While most adhere to the strict rules of their profession, some fall foul of the standards expected of them - and are brought before the tribunal . If they are found guilty under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, punishment can be handed down..