The review found 227 children were exposed to the risk of serious harm while they were under the care of the doctor, by way of issues such as sedation, emotional and cognitive blunting, growth disturbance, serious weight changes, metabolic and endocrinal disturbance, and psychological distress. Another 13 children were exposed to harm while under the care of other doctors, it found.
The review makes clear that concerns were raised about the doctor on numerous occasions but no effective action was taken until a new locum consultant highlighted his concerns in 2020. By that stage, the doctor had left the Camhs service. He no longer works for the HSE, but is registered with the Medical Council.
“There was a systemic collapse here in terms of overall clinical governance and in terms of the overall management of the service,” he told TDs.Asked whether the HSE planned to take disciplinary action against the junior doctor, or any other clinical or managerial staff, a spokeswoman said the report made it clear there were “very many factors at play”.
The HSE also said “many things” had changed at South Kerry Camhs, even before the report was commissioned. There are more doctors and more administrative staff working in the service, and a consultant doctor from another Camhs service is providing extra cover.
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