What happened when Dr. Godfrey Nkanu Emiku's driver examined a patient?

Dr. Emiku allowed his driver to conduct a breast examination on a young mother during a home visit in February 2024, and he did not intervene or re-examine the patient himself.

What disciplinary action was taken against Dr. Emiku?

The General Medical Council (GMC) issued Dr. Emiku a warning, allowing him to continue practicing medicine.

What other serious misconduct cases have doctors faced disciplinary action for?

Other cases include a doctor having sex with a nurse during surgery, performing intimate examinations without a chaperone, and misdiagnosing patients.

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Doctor's Driver Examined Patient; Doctor Got Warning

15 Mar

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Summary

A doctor allowed his driver to examine a patient, receiving only a warning.
The incident occurred in February 2024, involving a young mother during a home visit.
Other doctors faced warnings for serious misconduct, including sexual harassment.

Doctor's Driver Examined Patient; Doctor Got Warning

A doctor who permitted his driver to perform a breast examination on a young mother has received a warning from the General Medical Council (GMC). Dr. Godfrey Nkanu Emiku, based in Luton, was involved in the February 2024 incident while working for Hertfordshire Urgent Care. The driver, not a trained clinician, examined the patient during a home visit, and Dr. Emiku did not stop him or conduct the examination himself.

The breach only came to light when the driver reported the incident to a receptionist. The GMC issued Dr. Emiku a warning, citing his 'insight' and deeming him a low future risk. Hertfordshire Urgent Care stated that both Dr. Emiku and the driver are no longer employed by them and that an investigation was conducted.