Pharmacist Issued Warning for Inappropriate Relationships and Boundary Violations with Two Patients
Date of Decision: October 21, 2020
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- While working as Superintendent Pharmacist at Bosworth Pharmacy, the pharmacist:
- Pursued and/or entered into an inappropriate relationship with Patient A between September 2018 and January 2019.
- Pursued and/or entered into a romantic relationship with Patient B during the same period.
- Exchanged WhatsApp messages with Patient A that contained sexual overtones, including messages about massages and kisses.
- Allowed Patient A to stay at her home after Patient A self-harmed and was discharged from hospital.
- Failed to seek professional advice or take steps to maintain proper boundaries.
Outcome: A formal warning was issued
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 5 – Use Professional Judgment
- Standard 6 – Behave in a Professional Manner
- Standard 8 – Speak Up When Things Go Wrong
- Standard 9 – Demonstrate Leadership
Case Summary
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after concerns were raised regarding inappropriate relationships with two patients while she was working as a Superintendent Pharmacist at Bosworth Pharmacy, Nuneaton.
Between September 2018 and March 2019, she:
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