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A GP from Londonderry has been found to have carried out a "sexually motivated examination" on a female patient. | A GP from Londonderry has been found to have carried out a "sexually motivated examination" on a female patient. |
The General Medical Council found that Dr Lee Casey took advantage of a vulnerable female patient when carrying out a chest investigation in June 2005. | The General Medical Council found that Dr Lee Casey took advantage of a vulnerable female patient when carrying out a chest investigation in June 2005. |
Two allegations made by the patient were found to be proven by the GMC, while two further allegations were not. | Two allegations made by the patient were found to be proven by the GMC, while two further allegations were not. |
In a statement, Dr Casey's family said he denied any wrongdoing and would be lodging an appeal. | In a statement, Dr Casey's family said he denied any wrongdoing and would be lodging an appeal. |
The patient had attended Oakleaf Medical Practice in Derry complaining of flu-like symptoms. | The patient had attended Oakleaf Medical Practice in Derry complaining of flu-like symptoms. |
One of the conclusions the GMC reached was that Dr Casey was found to have placed his hand inside the patient's bra. | One of the conclusions the GMC reached was that Dr Casey was found to have placed his hand inside the patient's bra. |
The council said it recognised that the incident which brought Dr Casey to the GMC was a single event which occurred six years ago. | The council said it recognised that the incident which brought Dr Casey to the GMC was a single event which occurred six years ago. |
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However, it said it considers that by Dr Casey's actions, he took advantage of a vulnerable female patient in a partially-dressed state and invaded her privacy and dignity. In doing so, Dr Casey abused his position as her doctor. | However, it said it considers that by Dr Casey's actions, he took advantage of a vulnerable female patient in a partially-dressed state and invaded her privacy and dignity. In doing so, Dr Casey abused his position as her doctor. |
The GMC panel also said it had no doubt that amounted to "misconduct which is serious". | The GMC panel also said it had no doubt that amounted to "misconduct which is serious". |
The family statement, given to a Derry newspaper, said the allegations related to a complaint made to the police in December 2008 which was fully investigated by the PSNI. | The family statement, given to a Derry newspaper, said the allegations related to a complaint made to the police in December 2008 which was fully investigated by the PSNI. |
When the allegations were referred to the Public Prosecution Service it directed no prosecution. | When the allegations were referred to the Public Prosecution Service it directed no prosecution. |
A partner of Dr Casey's at Oakleaf Medical told BBC Radio Foyle that his practice partners "supported him 100%". | A partner of Dr Casey's at Oakleaf Medical told BBC Radio Foyle that his practice partners "supported him 100%". |
The GMC will decide later on Tuesday what action to take against Dr Casey. | The GMC will decide later on Tuesday what action to take against Dr Casey. |