Dr John MATTHEWS

The tribunal will inquire into the allegation that, following consultations with Patients A, B and C, Dr Matthews failed to consider that sexual abuse was a possible underlying cause for Patient A’s presentations. It is alleged that Dr Matthews acted dishonestly whilst making a statement via a call to Children’s Social Care made at the request of Patient B and in recording untrue information in a record of a consultation with Patient C. It is further alleged Dr Matthews’ actions were on one or more occasion an attempt to conceal and/or undermine any potential allegation(s) of sexual abuse made by Patient A against Patient C.

This reflects the allegation as it stands at the start of the hearing. The allegation may be amended as the hearing proceeds and when findings of fact are made by the tribunal.

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