Medic used religion for ‘improper behaviour’

A doctor subject to a Medical Council inquiry was “always going to prayer” and “used his religion not to behave properly”, a colleague said.

The comments were contained in internal HSE correspondence and attributed to Dr Ibrahim Khir about his fellow Muslim doctor Saqib Ahmed, who faces eight allegations of professional misconduct and poor professional performance.

In the letter, which was read out during a fitness to practice inquiry, Dr Khir was quoted as telling a consultant he felt Dr Ahmed was betraying his faith.