Doctor admits errors left woman in pain

A mother was left with facial pain and permanent vision damage after a Cork neurosurgeon failed to get her consent for a procedure, adequately inform her of the risks and ensure adequate post-operative care.

Dr John Charles ‘Charlie’ Marks, from Cork, was yesterday up before a fitness to practice inquiry at the Medical Council, facing allegations of poor professional performance — of which he was found guilty.

Thirteen allegations were made in relation to a procedure Dr Marks carried out on Rosalind Shone at Cork University Hospital on November 11, 2011 — the day of her 33rd birthday.