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Nurse's 'Burning Liquid' Attack on Paralyzed Patient
15 Dec
Summary
- Nurse applied burning liquid to a paralyzed patient's penis.
- Patient could only communicate through eye movements and nods.
- Nurse denied accusations, suggesting patient had 'false memories'.
A nurse with four decades of experience, Andrew Jonathan Davies, has been removed from the nursing register following serious misconduct. He was found to have applied a burning liquid, described by the patient as "acid," to the penis of a paralyzed man in 2021. The patient, who suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, had limited communication abilities, relying on eye movements and nods to express distress.
During his treatment at Prince Charles Hospital, the patient alleged that Davies caused him pain by squeezing his penis and applying an unjustified cleaning solution that burned him. Davies also allegedly intimidated the patient, swearing at him when he tried to convey his discomfort. Despite Davies' claims of "false memories" and a supposed grudge over a refused drink, a panel upheld all nine allegations.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council determined that Davies abused his position of trust, causing physical and psychological harm. The panel concluded that striking him off the register was the only proportionate measure to protect the public from further harm. Health officials confirmed immediate action was taken upon learning of the allegations.
