Consultant cannot explain no follow-up on tests

A former president of the Medical Council cannot explain why he failed to follow up on tests ordered for a man who later died from cancer.

Dr Colm Quigley, a consultant in general medicine, made the admission before a Medical Council fitness to practise inquiry where he faces nine allegations of poor professional performance.

Mr Quigley’s barrister said his client “cannot offer an explanation for why the tests didn’t take place”.