Reflections on the Helen Eisenhauer case

The suspension of a GP who fabricated patient appointments to fit around school pick-ups has generated widespread controversy, with public opinion largely at odds with the tribunal's ruling.

 

Alecsandra Manning-Rees writes for Clinical Services Journal and considers what the healthcare sector can learn from the case of Helen Eisenhauer, the broader legal ramifications, the effect on public trust, and whether the tribunal's decision appropriately reflected the social context.

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