Evan Wright advises clinical professional facing allegations of inappropriate conduct towards a patient, resulting in discontinuation of the matter
Evan Wright was instructed by a regulated clinical professional facing allegations of inappropriate conduct towards a patient. The practice also alleged breaches of contract and sought to terminate the commercial relationship. The allegations resulted in police and disciplinary investigations. Evan Wright met the client, considered papers and made some recommendations. This enabled the client to make his own representations to the employer and the police, resulting in the discontinuance of the matter. The facts were relatively straightforward, and the outcome was welcomed. It demonstrated the benefits of obtaining early advice before matters escalated, and it avoided the need for a self-report to the regulator.
