article_snippet.sent: However, it is now reviewing part of its decision and is appointing an independent expert to consider if the original investigation went ‘far enough’ in respect of patient safety.
article_snippet.sent: But following complaints to the watchdog about the watchdog review, the watchdog is calling for an independent report.
article_snippet.sent: There are concerns that the evidence gathered in the initial investigation did not go far enough in relation to allegations surrounding patient safety,’ patient safety said.
article_snippet.sent: added: ‘The specific question here is whether Dr Hakin’s fitness to practise could be called into question on the basis of she insistence that ULHT met the NHS targets no matter what.
article_snippet.sent: Further evidence from an external independent expert would have been useful to consider whether Dr Hakin’s actions were reasonable in all of the circumstances.
article_snippet.sent: ‘I am delighted the GMC is now considering that when Hakin put pressure on me and my colleagues to hit targets the GMC may have put the lives of patients at risk.