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Doctor Struck Off for Selling Stolen PPE Online
11 Feb
Summary
- An NHS doctor was struck off for selling stolen PPE.
- She and her husband made nearly £8,000 from the illegal sales.
- The doctor's actions were a breach of trust during the pandemic.
Dr. Attiya Sheikh, an NHS doctor, has been removed from the medical register following a hearing by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service. This action was taken after she and her husband, Omer Sheikh, profited nearly £8,000 by selling stolen personal protective equipment (PPE) online in 2020. The couple was previously sentenced to 10 months in jail each for this crime.
The tribunal found Dr. Sheikh's fitness to practice was impaired, stating her actions demonstrated a reckless disregard for patient safety and professional standards. Her reflections on the offense were deemed to lack depth, and her behavior was considered fundamentally incompatible with being a doctor.
The illicit sales were discovered when NHS Scotland supplier Fannin noticed its products on eBay. An investigation uncovered four eBay accounts linked to the Sheikhs selling items like gloves and wipes. During a search of their home, 121 boxes of rubber gloves and a box of face masks were found. The ruling that Dr. Sheikh be erased from the register will take effect after the appeal period ends.
