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Doctor's Outdated Advice Linked to Patient Deaths
11 Aug
Summary
- Over 200 patients received care from a consultant facing review.
- Outdated advice by a doctor is linked to three premature deaths.
- The consultant gave unevidenced advice, including on vaccinations.
An independent review is being requested into the care provided to more than 200 patients by a hospital consultant. This follows concerns that the consultant's outdated and incorrect medical advice has been associated with three premature deaths and significant harm to others.
The consultant, Veronica Varney, practiced at St Helier Hospital, specializing in lung conditions. She reportedly provided advice to patients that lacked evidence and was contrary to established medical guidance.
This included advising some individuals to avoid important vaccinations, such as the flu and Covid jabs, and to shun rapeseed oil. Varney ceased treating patients in 2023 and subsequently left the trust.
A report by the Royal College of Physicians examined 28 patient cases between 2019 and 2022. It identified that Varney frequently recommended treatments not approved for specific uses and offered advice unsupported by scientific evidence.
