MDS Advice and Outcome

MDS worked with our member to submit a statement which addressed their police caution and medicinal use of cannabis, including evidence of Dr X’s prescription. MDS also supported Dr X in self-referring to the GMC, as it came to light that they failed to disclose their caution at the time. 

MDS challenged the ongoing restrictions on our member’s practice on the basis that a complete restriction from clinical work was onerous and unfair in the light of Dr X’s recognised medical condition and prescription. 

Dr X had already resigned from their current post prior to the concerns arising, in anticipation of commencing the GP training post, and their employment came to an end before the restrictions were lifted. 

Unfortunately, Dr X’s conditional offer of employment on the GP training post was subsequently withdrawn due to Dr X failing to disclose his caution to his previous employer at the time it occurred, and concerns about Dr X’s fitness to practice in light of their positive drug test result, and disclosure that they regularly consume medicinal-cannabis. 

MDS advised Dr X of the importance of disclosing his cautions moving forward, as well as the restrictions which were imposed on him at the time his last employment concluded. MDS continues to assist Dr X with their ongoing GMC investigation.