IE Cavan Monaghan General Hospital Aug 2010 Technical Error (Q10826)
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IE Cavan Monaghan General Hospital Aug 2010 Technical Error
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A data breach risk event
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August 2010
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A doctor has been found guilty of serious professional misconduct after up to 300 medical records of 32 patients were discovered dumped on open ground. The patient records from the Cavan Monaghan General Hospital group were found on waste ground in black bags, after they were first taken home by Dr Ogbonna Anoke, the Medical Councils fitness-to-practise committee was told yesterday. Dr Anoke was accused of taking home documents between January 1st and August 7th, 2010. He was also accused of failing to dispose of the material adequately and of leaving some behind in his home after he moved out. The hearing heard that documents included patient names, dates of birth, details of their illnesses, radiology reports and theatre waiting lists. In its judgment, the committee found Dr Anoke guilt (English)
