Harrop MPTS Hearing

Shocking when you see all this stuff together, he really is a nasty piece of work. He must be shitting himself now though.

I think the problem for Harrop's defence is going to be that (assuming these examples fall within the timescales cited re: the hearing) I can think off the top of my head of 2 examples where he admitted himself that he'd crossed the line.

One in doxing a fellow GC HCP on Twitter (I think someone's posted the screenshots on this thread) and the others where he challenged people to find evidence of his misogyny and if they did he'd make a donation to Women's Aid (I think it was). Receipts were provided and he posted about having coughed up the money.

The issue here is that these examples demonstrate a self awareness of inappropriate SM postings yet his behaviour did not change for a considerable period after these episodes and only allegedly/suspectedly after many complaints were made to the GMC and he perceived a threat to his career - he stopped posting what many people feel were offensive/misogynistic comments only when he stopped posting anything and left Twitter altogether.

Essentially it can be alleged he was only acting out of self preservation/interest rather than a demonstration of remorse for his comments and awareness of their inappropriate nature.

Doctors have insurance to cover qualified and specialist legal representation in the event of an investigation or tribunal.

It sounds like Stephanie is well-briefed nonetheless.

I agree that nobody should go and protest. Although it is satisfying to see him have to account for his behaviour, the safety of patients is at stake so nobody should give the tribunal any grounds to believe that Dr Harrop is the victim of a campaign.

The thread linked to on the previous page is jaw dropping and being constantly updated.

twitter.com/jammersminde/status/1450541073063890948?s=21

Instead of thinking about protesting outside the venue please think about attending the hearing. You can apply to observe by clicking on a link within the MPTS statement. Much more interesting to be at the hearing, not to mention warmer.

I doubt that Hayden is responsible for the defence and isn't actually stating this.

OMGGG seriously!!

It’s getting better and better. Look who is conducting the defence.

twitter.com/flyinglawyer73/status/1450781125756997641?s=21

This has utterly made my day!!

[quote Motorina]@Terfasaurus they've straight out misunderstood the process then. It's being passed to the MPTS because that's the body which deals with concerns about the Fitness to Practice of doctors.[/quote]
Imagine my surprise

So what are people thinking is the most likely outcome?

@Terfasaurus they've straight out misunderstood the process then. It's being passed to the MPTS because that's the body which deals with concerns about the Fitness to Practice of doctors.

The medical profession as a whole is very misogynistic.

This is an interesting take.

twitter.com/setoacnna/status/1450760136272891904?s=21

Apparently the GMC are passing the buck to the tribunal service, instead of acting themselves.

All cases involving misconduct are automatically passed to the tribunal service after review by the GMC. It’s part of the statute. www.gmc-uk.org/concerns/information-for-doctors-under-investigation/our-sanctions/referral-for-a-hearing-at-the-mpts

I believe that if Dr Harrop is unsatisfied with the outcome then he has to appeal to the High Court.

Joss Prior says they know everything that’s going on with Adrian and that GC people are going to be disappointed. It’s all going to be fine… 🍿

Also it won't be 'old boys club'. It'll be a panel of three - a lawyer chairing, a doctor, and a lay person. They are totally independent of the GMC. (And, if my experience of other regulators is anything to go by, take their roles seriously and aren't fools.)

Though I also wonder about the couple of times where he's explicitly discussed patients he's treating, like the trans woman he prescribed HRT to. Even though he didn't name the patient, that strikes me as highly unprofessional. Certainly if I were the patient in question I wouldn't be happy about it.

Depends on how steeped in gender ideology the old boy's club are, looking at what is going on in the NHS I'd be surprised if they weren't fully paid up members

Or just plain misogyny.

is anyone live tweeting?

It seems like undermining the trust of patients is perhaps the key to assessing the severity of there types of offences? The fact that many many women find Harrop’s actions deeply offensive and would be fearful to need medical treatment from him due to his openly stated prejudice against women who hold certain beliefs, that is the problem for the GMC. Right?

Pate (dentist) suspended for 4 months initially, has now been suspended for years due to lack of insight, due to Islamophobic comments on a closed forum. Googling Pate and GDC will find it.

Fisher (mental health nurse) struck off for abusive comments. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-38102949

There's also been a nurse suspended for sectarian comments on FB, but I can't remember the details of the case.

Generally this sort of stuff is taken very seriously because it undermines the trust of patients.

I have a gut feeling that the old boys club won’t work here.

I reckon the boys' club will say "you've been a very naughty boy now don't (let us catch you)do(ing) it again". Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

This! Please don’t think about any protests, it will look very bad for us and would be used by his side.

Absolutely, let Harrops tweets do the talking