Until 2022, Kadhem worked in the U.K. National Health Service (NHS), after his initial Swedish probation order had been issued, The Times continued. In the U.K., Pothen wrongly discharged an NHS patient who later died. “During our onboarding process and through regular appraisals, Dr. Kadhem signed multiple declarations -- most recently in June 2025 -- confirming he had no professional investigations, probations or suspensions in the U.K. or abroad. “This information did not arise during our due diligence checks, which relied on GMC verification and the declarations provided by Dr. Kadhem himself. “We've asked the GMC for information -- they've provided nothing, despite Dr. Kadhem remaining on their Specialist Register.”Patient safety has been the company’s absolute priority, the spokesperson pointed out.
