§ Lord Chanasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many hospital consultants have been suspended for six months or more in the North West of England in the years, 2000, 2001 and 2002 so far; in what specialities the suspended doctors have been working; and what were the ethnic groups, 227WA according to the 2001 national census, of the suspended doctors. [HL5680]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThe following table shows the number of consultants suspended for six months or more, by speciality. We do not collect this information by ethnic group.
Year Speciality Number 2000 Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2 General Surgeon 3 Paediatric Anaesthetist 1 Total 6 2001 Ophthalmologist 1 Trauma & Orthopaedics 1 General Surgeon 2 Community Paediatrician 1 Total 5 2002 Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1 Total 1
§ Lord Chanasked Her Majesty's Government:
What has been the outcome of hospital consultants suspended in 2000–02 for six months or more; and who in the National Health Service strategic health authorities monitors the suspension of hospital consultants. [HL5681]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThe Department of Health collects information on hospital medical staff and community dentists suspended for more than six months. Of the suspensions reported to be resolved, for the period 1 January 2000 to 31 March 2002, the main categories were dismissal, resignation, retirement or reinstatement.
Responsibility for monitoring suspension of hospital and community medical and dental staff remains with the department via the regional directors of public health.