Kissing patients is misconduct, says witness

It is entirely inappropriate for a doctor to kiss a patient following a consultation, a Medical Council fitness to practise inquiry has been told.

Former Tipperary consultant Dr Hossam Desoky is accused of kissing a patient, locking her in his hospital residence, and sexually molesting her.

The former anaesthetic registrar at South Tipperary General Hospital is facing 10 allegations of professional misconduct and poor professional performance.