Muhammad Awais Ahmad KHAN

On one occasion in July 2023 at the University Hospital Wishaw Dr Khan carried out an intimate examination: without providing adequate information to the patient about the nature of that examination so that they could give fully informed consent; and without offering the patient a chaperone. 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 and associated guidance. In this case, paragraphs 17, 25, 28 and 31 of Good medical practice are particularly relevant: 17. If relevant to your practice, you must follow our more detailed guidance on Intimate examinations and chaperones. 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. If relevant to your practice, you must also follow our guidance on Making and using visual and audio recordings of patients.

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. 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. Whilst this failing in itself is not so serious as to require any restriction on your 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]