Alfonso Luis LASTRA CANELLAS

On 26 November 2020, Dr Lastra Canellas performed an invasive procedure (a Fascia Iliaca Block) on a patient with an identified fractured left hip without carrying out the minimum safety checks. Failure to do so resulted in him administering the Fascia Iliaca Block to the right groin instead of the left groin. This conduct does not meet 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 (2024). In this case paragraphs 4,6 and 7(a and e) are relevant, these state: 4 You must follow the law, our guidance on professional standards, and other regulations relevant to your work. 6 You must provide a good standard of practice and care. If you assess, diagnose, or treat patients, you must work in partnership with them to assess their needs and priorities. The investigation or treatment you propose, provide or arrange must be based on this assessment, and on your clinical judgement about the likely effectiveness of the treatment options. 7 In providing clinical care you must: (a) adequately assess a patient’s condition(s), taking account of their history, including i. symptoms ii. relevant psychological, spiritual, social, economic, and cultural factors iii. the patient’s views, needs, and values (e) propose, provide or prescribe effective treatment based on the best available evidence. Whilst this failing in itself is not so serious as to require restriction on Dr Lastra Canellas' 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.