GP Under Investigation - Patients Not Aware

paulofessex

Was just wondering what other peoples views are on this issue.
I was shocked to read in my local paper that my GP is under investigation by the GMC.

Surely as patients are we not entitled to be aware of such issues.

To summarise the issues: GP has refused to accept a formal warning fom the GMC following an outcome of the treatment to a patient. It apears that in May and October 2010 two seperate GMC panels placed NINE restrictions on their practicing as a GP. The GP is refusing to accept this therefore the matter will now go to an Investigation Committee.

Of course l'm not disputing that the GP has a right to defend themselves, however l just think we have a right to know the above, particularly as at the surgery in question you can only see the GP you are registered with (unless they are on holiday etc, then locum is seen).

bcl999

I've encountered something similar. A sign appeared in the surgery waiting room saying that a "chaperone" was available to join in the consultations. It was years later that I discovered that one of the GPs had been nicknamed "the stripper" as any female patient would be told to strip off for an examination. It was a condition of allowing him to continue cosulting that they offer a chaperone service. However, if you don't know about his reputation, would you think about asking for chaperone?

fluffnutter

Personally I think GPs have a right to anonymity until such point as an investigation finds them guilty (or whatever the appropriate term is). What's worrying though about this particular case is that the GMC has placed restrictions on his practising and yet he's continuing without those restrictions in place. That's unacceptable.