Photo / SuppliedA former Invercargill doctor has been found negligent by a disciplinary tribunal after not telling a patient he had cancer. A Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal made up of chair Alison Douglass, Tim Burns, Dr Jan McKenzie, Dr William Rainger, Dr Kristin Good found Dr Nagoor was guilty of professional misconduct and also brought discredit to the medical profession. The decision was given as an indication to counsel and friends and family of Linder at the end of a hearing in Invercargill, with a full written decision to be released at a later date. Douglass said while Nagoor had already admitted professional misconduct the tribunal had to come to the conclusion it was proven. “We will find that there has been negligence and that professional misconduct is established,” Douglass said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 28, 2022 02:22 UTC