Amir JEHANGIR

On 17 July 2022, Dr Amir Jehangir provided treatment for themself which was inappropriate in that they requested blood tests for themself which were not indicated, prescribed intravenous medication for themself, did not keep any records of their treatment and did not inform their GP of the treatment they had received. On the same day Dr Amir Jehangir provided treatment for a friend, Patient B, which was inadequate in that they were unable to treat Patient B appropriately because at the time they treated Patient B they were receiving intravenous drug treatment, did not carry out a physical examination of Patient B, requested blood tests for Patient B which were not indicated, prescribed an intravenous treatment for Patient B which was not indicated, did not inform Patient B's GP of the treatment Patient B had received and did not keep any record of the treatment they provided; 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 this case, paragraph 16 of Good Medical Practice (2013) is particularly relevant: 16 In providing clinical care you must: a prescribe drugs or treatment, including repeat prescriptions, only when you have adequate knowledge of the patient’s health and are satisfied that the drugs or treatment serve the patient’s needs b provide effective treatments based on the best available evidence d consult colleagues where appropriate g wherever possible, avoid providing medical care to yourself or anyone with whom you have a close personal relationship.

Paragraphs 67 and 68 of Good practice in prescribing and managing medicines and devices are also relevant in this case: 67 Wherever possible, Dr Amir Jehangir must avoid prescribing for himself or anyone he has a close personal relationship with. 68 If he prescribes any medicine for himself or someone close to him, he must: a. make a clear record at the same time or as soon as possible afterwards; the record should include his relationship to the patient, where relevant, and the reason it was necessary for him to prescribe. Whilst these failings in themselves are 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.