A family GP has been suspended for ''over-egging'' a request she made for a new NHS work laptop to help her treat patients. Dr Manjula Arora, 58, was reported to the General Medical Council (GMC) after she wrongly told IT officials she had been ''promised'' the device by her boss when, in fact, he ''noted her interest'' in getting one.
Dr Arora, who was working in Manchester as a locum practitioner for out-of-hours provider Mastercall, was subjected to a 15-month inquiry following her remark. It culminated in her facing an eight day disciplinary hearing and being found guilty of dishonesty, serious professional misconduct and ''impaired'' ability to practise medicine.
Yesterday, May 25, a row broke out after Dr Arora - who qualified 35 years ago and who is described as a woman with ''strong moral principles'' - was banned from treating patients for a month. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service said suspension would ''send a message that her misconduct, albeit relating to a single fleeting moment of dishonesty was not acceptable.''
