Dr. Freddy Patel: Banned from practicing as a doctor after panel finds, "a deep-seated attitudinal problem." The Independent.

STORY: "Ian Tomlinson pathologist Freddy Patel struck off," by reporter Pat Hurst, published in the Independent on August 23, 2012.

GIST: "Dr Freddy Patel was finally banned from practising as a doctor despite being investigated numerous times and suspended on two previous occasions by medical watchdogs over his shoddy work dating back a decade. ........The Rev Robert Lloyd-Richards, chairman of the MPTS fitness to practise panel which heard the case, told Patel he had an "unwarranted confidence" in his ability, "a deep-seated attitudinal problem" and also "lacked insight".

The entire story can be found at:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/ian-tomlinson-pathologist-freddy-patel-struck-off-8076018.html

PUBLISHER'S NOTE:

I am monitoring this case. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments.

The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at:

http://www.thestar.com/topic/charlessmith

Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at:

http://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2011/05/charles-smith-blog-award-nominations.html

Please send any comments or information on other cases and issues of interest to the readers of this blog to: hlevy15@gmail.com

Harold Levy: Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog;