Medical staff move between hospitals despite concerns raised about them

The fact that doctors about whom serious concerns have been raised can move to different hospitals and clinics and continue to treat patients in Ireland is a breach of patient trust, argues Liz Farsaci

Dr Dawar Siddiqi told an inquiry last autumn that not being able to get a job was affecting his life. Picture: RTÉ News

SERIOUS complaints about doctors, those who have promised to “do no harm”, are concerning for everyone involved — the patients, the doctors, colleagues, and the medical profession in general, as well as friends and family members.

Apart from the harm that may have been caused, or the severe lack of knowledge that could lead to harm, there is always the issue of broken trust.