Gynaecologist's fitness to practice questioned
15/08/2005
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Patients will give evidence at a GMC hearing in Manchester today, which will call into question the fitness to practice of gynaecologist Andrew Gbinigie.
The complaints of fifteen women will be taken into account at the hearing scheduled to last until the 26th of August 2005. In total four women are expected to give evidence at the hearing today and tomorrow.
Alexander Harris submitted the complaints on behalf of the women who were treated by Gbinigie. The complaints range from a failed sterilisation to women suffering extreme pain following hysterectomies.'
The doctor has faced GMC proceedings before, when he was found guilty of serious professional misconduct in March 2003. The panel heard how a 21 year old was left fighting for her life after an abortion, performed by Gbinigie at a clinic in the Midlands in 2000. Restrictions were placed on his practice.
A national newspaper revealed that Gbinigie was working at Liverpool Women's Hospital five months after the GMC's verdict. 'In light of additional allegations made against Dr Gbinigie' the hospital trust decided to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
Former patient Nicki Evans-Young will be giving evidence at the hearing today said:
"This doctor has had a traumatic affect on so many women who should be given the chance to see justice done. We are disappointed that the GMC are dealing with Gbinigie under the performance rules which will not result in him being struck off. Many women who have made complaints are frightened to attend the hearing - they feel very intimidated by the prospect of giving evidence and coming face to face again with him."
Nicki had a child after a failed sterilisation was performed by Dr Gbinigie. She suffered an extremely traumatic time agonising over whether or not to continue with an unplanned pregnancy, causing genuine psychological problems. The right to limit the size of her family had been taken away and she had undergone the risk of further surgery. Her solicitor Louise Forsyth secured a five figure out of court settlement for Nicki last year.
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