General Medical Council v Haque

General Medical Council v Haque

Given the evidence of substandard and seriously substandard care by the defendant in multiple cases, including poor record keeping, inadequate examination, misinterpretation of X-rays, and retrospective alteration of records, it is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim suspension for 9 months to protect the public and maintain confidence in the profession.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Haque
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Professional Misconduct, Costs Assessment
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Professional Misconduct Costs Assessment

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Haque

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim order of suspension against the defendant under section 41A(6) and (7) of the Medical Act
  2. 2 Whether service of the application and evidence was properly effected on the defendant
  3. 3 Whether the extension should be for the full 9 months sought by the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

Given the evidence of substandard and seriously substandard care by the defendant in multiple cases, including poor record keeping, inadequate examination, misinterpretation of X-rays, and retrospective alteration of records, it is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim suspension for 9 months to protect the public and maintain confidence in the profession.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim order of suspension extended for 9 months, expiring 12th June 2014
  • Defendant to pay assessed costs of £1,835.50