Dr Osman Hajahmed, a junior doctor at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, was convicted of assault after a woman reported him to the police for striking her with a stick. Despite claiming the victim provoked the attack, a tribunal deemed it a sustained assault, resulting in a ban from practicing medicine. The panel expressed concern over Dr Hajahmed's lack of understanding regarding the seriousness of his actions, emphasizing that a single 'mistake' cannot justify violence, particularly from a medical professional who is expected to uphold higher standards.
Dr Hajahmed argued at the MPTS hearing that the victim provoked the attack, stating they both shared responsibility, but the panel considered it a sustained attack.
The panel emphasized Dr Hajahmed does not understand the gravity of his actions, highlighting that violence cannot be justified, especially from someone in medicine.
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