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Doctor’s Ovarian Removal Without Consent Triggers New GMC Restrictions
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Case Overview
Consultant gynaecologist Ali Shokouh-Amiri—formerly of Guernsey’s Princess Elizabeth Hospital—was found guilty of misconduct after admitting he removed the ovaries of two women without their consent. A Medical Practitioners Tribunal in 2025 concluded that, while his conduct breached professional standards, his overall fitness to practise was not impaired.
Regulatory Response
The General Medical Council (GMC) has imposed “interim conditions” on Shokouh-Amiri’s practice. Under these conditions, he may not conduct consultations with female patients unless a chaperone is present, except in life-threatening emergencies. The GMC stated it would act whenever concerns arise that patient safety or public confidence in doctors could be at risk. Additionally, the GMC is challenging the tribunal’s finding on fitness to practise in the British High Court.
Implications for Patient Safety
The restrictions aim to restore trust in gynaecological care by ensuring independent oversight during patient interactions. By mandating a chaperone, the GMC seeks to prevent further non-consensual procedures and to provide a safeguard for vulnerable patients. The regulator’s decision underscores its broader policy of intervening when professional conduct threatens the safety or confidence of the public.
Next Legal Steps
The High Court will review the GMC’s challenge to the tribunal’s ruling, potentially revisiting the assessment of Shokouh-Amiri’s fitness to practise. The outcome may determine whether additional sanctions, such as a suspension or removal from the medical register, will be imposed. Until a final judgment is rendered, the interim conditions remain in force, limiting the doctor’s ability to see female patients without a chaperone.