Himanshu Gulabrao BORASE

On 24 August 2022 Dr Borase undertook a bilateral salpingectomy on a patient when he had failed to obtain appropriate consent to do so. Dr Borase further failed to heed the concerns raised by a colleague regarding obtaining appropriate consent for the procedure. This conduct does not meet with the standards required of a doctor. It risks bringing the profession into disrepute and it must not be repeated. The required standards are set out in Good medical practice and associated guidance, in particular paragraphs 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, and 49 of Good medical practice (2024): 24. All patients have the right to be involved in decisions about their treatment and care, and be supported to make informed decisions if they are able to. You must start from the presumption that all adult patients have capacity to make decisions about their treatment and care. 25. You must be satisfied that you have consent or other valid authority before examining or treating patients, or involving patients or volunteers in teaching or research. More detail about this is given in our guidance on Decision making and consent which you must follow. 28. The exchange of information between medical professionals and patients is central to good decision making. You must give patients the information they want or need in a way they can understand. This includes information about: a. their condition(s), likely progression, and any uncertainties about diagnosis and prognosis b. the options for treating or managing the condition(s), including the option to take no action c. the potential benefits, risks of harm, uncertainties about, and likelihood of success for each option.

29. You must listen to patients and encourage an open dialogue about their health, asking questions to allow them to express what matters to them, and responding honestly to their questions. 30. You must make sure that the information you give patients is clear, accurate and up to date, and based on the best available evidence. 31. You should check patients’ understanding of the information they’ve been given, and do your best to make sure they have the time and support they need to make informed decisions if they are able to. 34. You must treat each patient as an individual. You must not rely on assumptions about the treatment options or outcomes a patient will prefer, or the factors they will consider significant. 49. To develop and maintain effective teamworking and interpersonal relationships you must: a. listen to colleagues b. communicate clearly, politely and considerately c. recognise and show respect for colleagues’ skills and contributions d. work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as the circumstances require. Whilst these failings are in themselves not so serious as to require any restriction on the registration of Dr Borase, 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.

Dr Borase Dr Borase breached Good Medical Practice on three separate dates in 2019 and 2020 involving three different junior doctors. • He hugged and kissed Dr A, a junior colleague, on the cheek when saying goodbye to her at the end of a day in clinic. His conduct, whilst not sexually motivated, was uninvited, unwanted and inappropriate. • He made an inappropriate comment of a sexual nature to a junior colleague, Dr B, during a surgical procedure. His conduct, while intended as a joke, created an uncomfortable workplace for Dr B. • He made a comment of an inappropriate and racist nature to Dr C, a junior colleague. His conduct, while intended as a joke, was offensive and constituted negative racial stereotyping. This behaviour does not meet with the standards required of a doctor. It risks bringing the profession into disrepute and it must not be repeated. The required standards are set out in Good Medical Practice. In this case, paragraphs 36 and 37 of Good medical Practice are particularly relevant: 36 You must treat colleagues fairly and with respect. 37 You must be aware of how your behaviour may influence others within and outside the team. Whilst this misconduct in itself is not so serious as to require any restriction on his 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.