Blackpool doctor accused of behaving in 'sexually motivated way' towards patient

Sean Gleaves
By Sean Gleaves

Digital Reporter

Published 1st Oct 2024, 12:46 BST
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A Blackpool doctor faces being struck off after being accused of behaving in a “sexually motivated way” towards a female patient.

Dr Aloaye Foy-Yamah reportedly worked as a consultant in acute medicine and gastroenterology at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

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He faces being struck off after being accused of behaving in a “sexually motivated way” towards a female patient on December 3, 2018.

A Blackpool doctor could be sacked over allegations that he behaved in a “sexually motivated way” towards a patient.A Blackpool doctor could be sacked over allegations that he behaved in a “sexually motivated way” towards a patient.
A Blackpool doctor could be sacked over allegations that he behaved in a “sexually motivated way” towards a patient. | Google

Foy-Yamah is also accused of treating the patient in November 2018, named in the documents as Person A, despite having a “close personal relationship” with her.

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He also allegedly arranged for her blood to be tested without her knowledge when it was not needed medically and failed to record the test in her medical notes.

A tribunal by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service got under way in December, 2023.

The next hearing is due to be held in Manchester on November 1.

Related topics:BlackpoolLancashireMedicineManchester

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