US EditionDoctor left patient for sex with nurse in operating theatre
Dr Suhail Anjum admitted to a one-off error of judgment during a stressful family period; no harm came to the sedated patient, but the act risked patient safety, tribunal heard.
- Dr. Suhail Anjum, a 44-year-old consultant anaesthetist, engaged in sexual activity with a nurse during a surgery at Tameside Hospital in September 2023 while the patient was under anaesthetic.
- The incident occurred when Dr. Anjum took an eight-minute break at the halfway point of a keyhole surgery, leaving the patient under an experienced nurse's care, knowing the nurse was nearby.
- A nurse unexpectedly found Dr. Anjum and Nurse C in a compromising position, promptly reported the matter to management, and an internal investigation was launched.
- Dr. Anjum acknowledged that his conduct was deeply regrettable and a singular lapse in judgment, recognizing that his actions endangered the patient and expressing remorse for disappointing the patient, himself, and the trust.
- Following the investigation, Dr. Anjum left Tameside Hospital in February 2024, returned to Pakistan, and now hopes to reset and rebuild his career in the UK while facing a misconduct hearing in Manchester.
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A senior Pakistani-origin doctor, Suhail Anjum, admitted to engaging in sex with a nurse during a surgical procedure, a UK medical tribunal heard. The incident took place at Tameside General Hospital in Greater Manchester on September 16, 2023, when Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist, left a patient undergoing keyhole gallbladder surgery to meet a “Nurse C” in a nearby operating theatre. 🌎 Pakistani-Origin Doctor Admits to Having Sex With Nurse W…
Pakistani doctor left surgery midway in UK to have sex with nurse
A Pakistani anaesthetist, admitted to leaving a patient mid-surgery at Tameside General Hospital in the UK to engage in sexual activity with a nurse in a nearby theatre. The incident occurred in September 2023 and was taken to a medical tribunal in the UK this year. Dr Suhail Anjum cited marital strain and family stress as contributing factors. He expressed deep remorse and expressed his desire to resume his medical career in the UK.
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