Thomas Edward LOCKER

On 7 April 2022 they used inappropriate and excessive force when they forcibly moved a patient out of the clinical area in which they were working. This conduct does not meet with the standards required of a doctor. It risks bringing the profession into disrepute. The required standards are set out in Good medical practice and associated guidance. In this case, paragraphs 23, 52, 53, and 81 of Good medical practice are particularly relevant: 23 You must treat patients with kindness, courtesy and respect. 52 You must help to create a culture that is respectful, fair, supportive, and compassionate by role modelling behaviours consistent with these values. 53 You should be aware of how your behaviour may influence others within and outside the team. 81 You must make sure that your conduct justifies patients’ trust in you and the public’s trust in your profession. Whilst this failing in itself is not so serious as to require any restriction on their registration, it is necessary in response to issue this formal warning. This warning will be published on the medical register in line with our publication and disclosure policy, which can be found at www.gmc-uk.org/disclosurepolicy.