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Doctor Engages in Inappropriate Act During Patient's Anaesthesia

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Dr. Suhail Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist, left a patient under anaesthesia to engage in sexual activity with a nurse at Tameside Hospital in September 2023.
A colleague, Nurse NT, discovered them and reported the incident.
Anjum admitted his actions were "shameful" and recognized the risk posed to the patient.
He attributed his behavior to personal stress following his daughter's premature birth.
A tribunal is evaluating his fitness to practice in light of this misconduct.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the General Medical Council implemented stricter guidelines for medical professionals to enhance patient safety. This followed high-profile incidents, including the 1998 case of Harold Shipman, who was convicted of murdering numerous patients. Such regulations aim to address ongoing challenges in healthcare, particularly regarding professional conduct under stress, which can severely impact patient trust and lead to disciplinary actions against medical practitioners.

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Story summary

Dr. Suhail Anjum, a consultant anaesthetist, left a patient under anaesthesia to engage in sexual activity with a nurse at Tameside Hospital in September 2023.
A colleague, Nurse NT, discovered them and reported the incident.
Anjum admitted his actions were "shameful" and recognized the risk posed to the patient.
He attributed his behavior to personal stress following his daughter's premature birth.
A tribunal is evaluating his fitness to practice in light of this misconduct.

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