Cancer scandal radiologist still on medical register

THE elderly doctor at the centre of a fresh cancer misdiagnosis scandal is still registered to practice in both Ireland and Britain.

Dr James Alexander Murray, 74, remains on the register of the Irish Medical Council and the General Medical Council in Britain despite a review of all chest x-rays and CT scans he reported on while working at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, between August 2006 and August 2007.

Under existing legislation, the Irish Council can make an ex parte application to the High Court for an order to suspend Dr Murray’s registration, whether or not he is the subject of a complaint, if it considers the suspension necessary to protect the public.