Cambridge professor cleared of faking poor IQ test in 1m compensation claim

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"A Cambridge University professor and orthopaedic surgeon, accused of deliberately failing IQ and memory tests to bolster a 1 million brain damage claim against the NHS, has been cleared of dishonesty by a High Court judge. Dr Mohamed Atef Hakmi, 64, a lecturer at the Cambridge school of medicine, suffered a stroke in November 2016, leaving him with permanent disabilities and forcing him to cease surgical practice."

The Independent solicits donations to finance on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech. The publication emphasizes open access by avoiding paywalls and relying on contributions from readers who can afford it. A Cambridge University professor and orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Mohamed Atef Hakmi, sued the NHS seeking over 1 million after a November 2016 stroke that ended his surgical career and left permanent disabilities. He alleged medical errors denied him crucial treatment causing brain damage and physical impairments. The NHS accused him of fundamental dishonesty after a pre-trial IQ score of 84. A High Court judge ruled that Dr Hakmi did not deliberately perform poorly and cleared him of dishonesty.

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