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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 2021-10-19T15:18:26+00:00

I thought this may be of interest: [[https://www.mpts-uk.org/hearings-and-decisions/medical-practitioners-tribunals/dr-adrian-harrop-nov-21]] ^The tribunal will inquire into the allegation that from 10 May 2018 to 23 November 2019, Dr Harrop inappropriately used his Twitter account to post tweets that were offensive and/or insulting and/or inappropriate in nature and some of which were intended to intimidate.^

MrsKeats · 19/10/2021 19:20

That's excellent
I've complained to the GMC twice so maybe they're listening finally.

TrainedByDinosaurs · 19/10/2021 19:18

@BoreOfWhabylon

The hearing is online apparently

The ‘online’ refers to where he works. If you look at all the other doctors on the MPTS hearing list it has where they are based in that field

gildalily · 19/10/2021 19:13

I'm blocked too. Bizarre.

Thefartingsofaofdenmarkstreet · 19/10/2021 19:09

@YesSheCan

Just clicked on Harrop's twitter handle after reading this thread, out of curiosity as don't know much about this situation. Says I'm blocked! Don't think I've interacted with him and I don't post controversial stuff on twitter - haven't tweeted much at all for a long while. I have liked a few reasonable and respectful tweets by people who are GC and follow a few GC people - would this account for the blocking?

Yes. There is loads of 'TERF blocker' software out there and stuff which will highlight your twitter name in red if you have liked/followed certain people (eg. Shinigami Eyes). I think a single like of a certain twitter user can get you blocked! 👀

It's why I don't ever like or follow anyone on Twitter or ever post. So that I can read everything!

YesSheCan · 19/10/2021 19:07

@YesSheCan

Just clicked on Harrop's twitter handle after reading this thread, out of curiosity as don't know much about this situation. Says I'm blocked! Don't think I've interacted with him and I don't post controversial stuff on twitter - haven't tweeted much at all for a long while. I have liked a few reasonable and respectful tweets by people who are GC and follow a few GC people - would this account for the blocking?

Oh, it seems he doesn't use the account any more and pretty much everyone is blocked

Signalbox · 19/10/2021 19:02

Oh joy. Christmas comes early!

3 week hearing over texts is quite long. I can’t wait to see the GMC witness list!

YesSheCan · 19/10/2021 19:01

Just clicked on Harrop's twitter handle after reading this thread, out of curiosity as don't know much about this situation. Says I'm blocked! Don't think I've interacted with him and I don't post controversial stuff on twitter - haven't tweeted much at all for a long while. I have liked a few reasonable and respectful tweets by people who are GC and follow a few GC people - would this account for the blocking?

LizzieSiddal · 19/10/2021 18:56

His treatment of several women seems to have been targeted and threatening. I know several people made complaints to the GMC and iirc he was then given a Supervisor. That obviously didn’t work out did it.

I do remember thinking I’d be petrified if I ever went into a medical setting and saw him there.

nauticant · 19/10/2021 18:31

The timing is fascinating. Much of Harrop's unpleasant tweeting took place when having right side of history opinions meant you were untouchable but that time is ending (we hope), and the focus has shifted onto whether someone is causing harm. What this means for Harrop is suddenly at the time his shield has vanished the opponents are wondering whether they need to wield their weapons.

Thefartingsofaofdenmarkstreet · 19/10/2021 18:23

There has been a lot in the news and in the public psyche recently about men in positions of power using that power to cause harm, and everyone apparently 'missing' the glaringly obvious signals.

I would hope that in light of that, the GMC would come down hard on any sort of red flag behaviour.

2Rebecca · 19/10/2021 18:23

The BMA code of conduct is irrelevant to this as it is not a BMA disciplinary panel but the GMC. BMA membership is optional as it is a trade union. Half the UKs GPs aren't BMA members but all have to be registered with the GMC.

Mollyollydolly · 19/10/2021 18:21

Well that gives me great satisfaction. Chickens and roosting come to mind.

Rhannion · 19/10/2021 18:20

About time, he is a misogynist prick and if I was Posie I’d be there in person.

PronounssheRa · 19/10/2021 18:18

Previous MN thread covers much of the time in question

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3412316-Dr-Adrian-Harrop-thread-the-fourth-GMC-do-care-have-taken-it-to-the-next-level#prettyPhoto

Helleofabore · 19/10/2021 18:14

Popcorn will be at the ready for this one.

If this one is successful, maybe people will complain about the ones before he closed twitter and go through it all again.

HDDD · 19/10/2021 18:10

Good

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AlfonsoTheDinosaur · 19/10/2021 17:59

[quote BoreOfWhabylon]Oh, really Motorina? That's a pity, although I'm sure some will be happy to attend and report back.

Meanwhile
[]m.youtube.com/watch?v=ITAEkeusxb8]][/quote]
That was great!

GrimDamnFanjo · 19/10/2021 17:49

I'm sure there'll be some journalists interested...

BoreOfWhabylon · 19/10/2021 17:49

Oh, really Motorina? That's a pity, although I'm sure some will be happy to attend and report back.

Meanwhile
[]m.youtube.com/watch?v=ITAEkeusxb8]]

Motorina · 19/10/2021 17:44

Sadly not online. It's in Manchester. I just checked with the MPTS.

BoreOfWhabylon · 19/10/2021 17:32

The hearing is online apparently

plesiosaurus · 19/10/2021 17:32

Does it cover the time period in which he compared JK Rowling with Jimmy Savile, although he backed down over that very quickly, presumably her lawyers got involved?

SpindelWhorl · 19/10/2021 17:31

@Motorina

Previous cases that I am aware of where professionals have posted inappropriate things have lead to suspensions in the 4-8 month range. Critically, it is normal for that suspension to be reviewed, and to only be lifted if the practitioner shows understanding of and remorse for what they did wrong, such as it is unlikely to be repeated.

I should note that I have no inside knowledge of this case at all, and am not really commenting on this case so much as broad principles. Just that that's been the rough ball park where racist, sectarian, or otherwise abusive material has been posted online.

That's interesting, @Motorina. Thanks for the info.

I've got case staring at me at the face at the moment in my field of professional incompetence but it's not even anywhere near the same ballpark as the GP ones, and it could well get people de-registered from their chartered institute. No safeguarding duties, noting. 'Just' professional standards and competence.

RedDogsBeg · 19/10/2021 17:30

He also accompanied Hayden to the woman's house when Hayden served papers to her.

JFC.