Paramedic struck off after suggesting that big' patient liked chips and more chips'

"Matthew Goodey subjected an overweight patient to a barrage of cruel and demeaning comments, including suggesting that she liked chips, chips and more chips."

"During a phone consultation, Mr. Goodey criticized the woman over her weight, calling her a big girl and suggesting that someone push her in a sack barrow."

"The panel ruled that Mr. Goodey had bullied not only Service User F but also other patients, leading to his removal from the medical register."

Matthew Goodey, a paramedic, was removed from the medical register after making cruel comments to an overweight patient during a phone consultation. He criticized her weight, suggesting she liked unhealthy food and made derogatory remarks about her appearance. The incidents occurred in July 2020, leading to a panel ruling that he had bullied not only this patient but others as well. His actions were deemed unacceptable, resulting in his dismissal from the GP practice where he worked.

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