19.09.2025 15:51
A doctor in England was suspended for having sexual relations with a nurse during surgery, leaving his patient unattended. However, in a disciplinary investigation, it was concluded that the likelihood of him repeating a similar mistake was very low, and he was allowed to return to his position. A nurse who noticed the incident reported the situation to the hospital management.
A doctor in England was suspended for stopping a surgery to have sexual relations with a nurse. The disciplinary investigation concluded that the likelihood of him making a "similar mistake" again was very low.
Dr. Suhail Anjum, a 44-year-old anesthesiologist and father of three, left the operating room saying he was going to the restroom during an incident at Tameside Hospital in Manchester. However, he spent eight minutes in another operating room with the nurse.
At that time, the male patient was under general anesthesia and had been entrusted to another colleague, and fortunately, he did not suffer any harm. However, when another nurse noticed the pair in an inappropriate situation, the matter was reported to the hospital management.
After an internal investigation, Dr. Anjum was suspended in February 2024.
"A great shame, a one-time mistake"
In his statement to the disciplinary board, Anjum said that he returned to his hometown in Pakistan with his family after the incident and has been practicing medicine there. The doctor, who expressed his desire to return to England and continue his profession, expressed his regret with the following words:
"This was very embarrassing. The fault is entirely mine. I disappointed my patient, my colleagues, and everyone who trusted me. This will never happen again; it was a one-time mistake."
Decision: "Serious misconduct but not expected to be repeated"
The board chair, Rebecca Miller, emphasized that the doctor committed a serious professional violation by putting his interests before those of his patient. Miller stated that although the incident did not endanger the patient's safety, it was "against professional ethics and a serious misconduct."
However, considering the doctor's remorse, acceptance of his mistake, and determination not to repeat it, no sanction that would prevent him from practicing his profession was imposed.
According to the decision, no penalty will be recorded against Dr. Anjum's record. However, the disciplinary board will reconvene to discuss whether only a "warning" should be issued to the doctor.