Neurosurgeon Chirag_Patel suspended for misconduct

Dr. Chirag Patel>>>, an Indian-origin neurosurgeon at University Hospital of Wales in the United Kingdom>>>, was suspended for eight months after a misconduct tribunal found he had a sexual relationship with a patient, identified as Patient A, and improperly prescribed her addictive painkillers. The relationship began after her second spinal surgery in 2019 and lasted about six months, though a close relationship continued until January 2023. Chirag Patel>>> claimed Patient A blackmailed him into prescribing the drugs by threatening to expose their relationship. The prescriptions, including morphine sulphate and diazepam, were not properly recorded in hospital notes. Patient A reported Chirag Patel>>> to the police in February 2023 after the relationship deteriorated, leading to a referral to the United Kingdom — General Medical Council>>>. The tribunal criticized Chirag Patel>>> for prioritizing personal interests over patient safety. United Kingdom — Cardiff and Vale University Health Board>>> confirmed Chirag Patel>>> is no longer employed by them.