Dr Fakher Gendy, a consultant NHS gynaecologist, was suspended from medical practice for nine months for serious professional misconduct after two botched deliveries. During one delivery, a new mother lost nearly five pints of blood, while another felt like a “cow giving birth to a calf.” Dr Gendy froze in a state of panic and acted inadequately, leading to serious complications in both cases. In one incident, a newborn baby was left with bruises after a rough delivery. Dr Gendy’s failures included poor communication with colleagues, failure to notice and respond to medical events, and a lack of leadership.
The first new mother, known as Patient C, experienced shoulder dystocia during labor, prompting Dr Gendy to use forceps without proper explanation or justification. The distressing experience left the woman feeling like a cow and raised concerns among medical staff about Dr Gendy’s excessive pressure during the delivery. In another case, Patient D suffered a maternal collapse, and Dr Gendy failed to recognize the severity of the situation, leading to delays in treatment and further complications. Dr Gendy displayed a lack of understanding of basic treatment protocols and showed limited insight into his failures.
The tribunal hearing highlighted Dr Gendy’s inadequate response to emergencies, failure to communicate effectively with colleagues, and inability to lead and make critical decisions during medical events. Dr Gendy’s actions put patients at serious risk of harm and showed a lack of collaborative teamwork within the medical team. Despite completing a course on safe medical practice, Dr Gendy showed limited insight into his misconduct, prompting the tribunal to suspend him from medical practice for nine months. Dr Gendy expressed financial struggles and emotional distress, indicating his intention to retire from medical practice.
Dr Gendy’s suspension from medical practice was a result of serious professional misconduct in handling two deliveries that led to significant complications and risks to patients’ health. The incidents raised concerns about Dr Gendy’s ability to practice medicine safely, collaborate with colleagues, and make critical decisions in emergency situations. The tribunal found Dr Gendy’s actions to be inadequate, negligent, and lacking in basic medical knowledge and leadership skills. Dr Gendy’s suspension serves as a warning about the importance of upholding high standards of care and professionalism in medical practice to ensure patient safety and well-being.
