Case Study : Medical Student Referred to Fitness to Practise - Driving Under the Influence

Drink Driving Conviction – Medical Student – Fitness to Practise Medicine

Our client, a medical student, had a single drink during an evening out. Whilst driving home from the night out, our client was stopped by the police. Our client was breathalysed, taken to the police station and charged. Our client was over the limit from a single drink. The police later confirmed that our client was driving under the influence of alcohol.

Disclosure to Medical School

Our client duly reported the incident to the medical school. 

Criminal Case

 Our client was summonsed to appear in court and pleaded guilty to the charge. The court banned our client from driving for a period.

Investigation meeting

Our client informed the medical school of the court ruling. Following the court decision the University conducted its own investigation. RT Coopers accompanied our client to the investigation meeting.

Referred to a Fitness to Practise Panel

 Our client was referred to a Fitness to Practise Panel on the recommendation of the investigator.

Preparation of statement – Representation at FtP hearing

RT Coopers assisted our client in the preparation of the statement for the FtP hearing, addressing concerns raised around GMC’s Good Medical Practice guidelines. 

• Transparency and integrity
• Act with honesty and integrity

On the day of the FtP hearing, our client was prepared for the FtP hearing and represented on the day by RT Coopers. 

Outcome

Our client was allowed to progress with no penalties and with minimum conditions imposed.

Commentary

RT Coopers were not involved in the criminal case. 

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