Court of appeal uphold that rudeness is not ‘professional misconduct’
Idu v East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust [2019] EWCA Civ 1649
- Related Member(s):
- Aidan O’Neill QC (Scot) QC
- Related Practice Area(s):
- Employment Law
The Court upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that allegations of misconduct against a doctor, including rudeness and refusal to follow reasonable instructions, did not amount to allegations of ‘professional misconduct’.
Aidan O’Neill QC was involved in this case.