A psychiatrist who engaged in a sexual relationship with a female patient has been struck off the medical register by the president of the High Court. Since the psychiatrist admitted the misconduct, he has wound down his practice and retired, the court heard. His name cannot be published by order of the court in order to protect the patient. When confronted with the misconduct allegations, he admitted he used his professional position to engage in an emotional or sexual relationship with the patient which was of an exploitative nature. He said the misconduct was at the most serious end of the spectrum and warranted him being struck off.

Source: The Irish Times April 01, 2019 16:30 UTC