Number of patients hurt by rogue surgeon unknown

Former patients of a surgeon who has been struck off say their lives have been ruined by his misconduct.

The number of people harmed by Jeremy Parker is unknown but at least 123 are taking legal action.

Their lawyer said the scale of harm caused by his malpractice "could be huge".

A total of 53 allegations against him were found "proved" including dishonestly adding to the case notes of 14 patients, botching operations, not diagnosing infections, failing to consult colleagues and not obtaining patient consent.

The General Medical Council also confirmed a patient had a leg amputated below the right knee after a procedure carried out by Mr Parker went awry.

Christian Beadell from Fletchers Solicitors, which is representing former patients in a class action, said East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust (ESNEFT) had not answered questions over whether it had initiated a recall process to determine the number patients harmed.

"It's difficult to say how many patients have been injured by him," Mr Beadell said.

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Source: BBC News, 8 March 2023