Public warning about doctor forbidden to practise

Concerns have arisen that a doctor forbidden to practise medicine in Ireland may be continuing to do so after the Medical Council issued a warning in relation to a doctor who was struck off earlier this year.

Mohammad Ahmed Khan had his registration cancelled in June after the council’s fitness-to-practise committee found that he over-prescribed sleeping pills to a patient who was addicted to them. At an earlier hearing, he was found guilty of professional misconduct in 11 out of 15 allegations made against him.

Yesterday, the council issued a public advisory notice calling on members of the public to contact gardaí or the council if they become aware Dr Khan is still practising.