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Hearing opens over allegations against Cavan Hospital consultant
Summary
A Medical Counsel inquiry opened on Thursday into allegations against a consultant gynaecologist at Cavan General Hospital. Dr Salah Aziz Ahmed faces charges of poor professional performance and professional misconduct relating to obstetric care provided to three mothers. The hearing examined the first case involving a woman whose infant died 32 hours after birth in November 2012. It is alleged Dr Aziz delayed proceeding to Caesarean section and pursued an extended vaginal delivery in circumstances deemed inappropriate. The inquiry heard evidence from nursing staff present during the labour. Dr Aziz's legal representative contended his actions were not causative of the infant's death. The consultant also faces separate allegations regarding two other patients, including claims of inadequate counselling and delayed assessment. The disciplinary hearing is scheduled to continue for approximately ten days.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hearing opens over allegations against Cavan Hospital consultant. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 22 November 2012 Other
- 24 November Other
- 19 November 2012 Other
- 22 November Other
- September 2012 Other
- June 2013 Other
- 26 April 2014 Other
- 2016-11-10 Publication
Why: In relation to Patient Three, it is alleged that Dr Aziz failed to attend at Cavan General Hospital in order to assess Patient Three within an adequate time frame on 26 April 2014. CNI source report
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