Slightly off topic but I know we have had extensive discussions on various threads (quite a few about Harrop) relating to what it takes to get struck off or to be reinstated.
Linking to an archived (hopefully free to read) link to a Telegraph article today about a Dr who has not been removed from the register despite he himself asking to be struck off and stating he will never practice as a Dr. He has been suspended for one year and I know from previous discussions that to reinstate himself after a year is by no means easy or straightforward. None the less, the reason the panel gave for not striking him off was:
"There is a public interest in facilitating the safe return to work of an otherwise competent doctor, so complete removal of Dr White’s name from the medical register would not be proportionate,”
Personally I'm not keen on having a sex pest doctor. He sounds to have been persistent and highly offensive and one of his victims expressed concern about him having access to sedated patients.
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