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# Fitness To Practice

Doctor who confused ankle and elbow: 'I passed Medical Council exam with high marks'

Dr Omar Hassan was found guilty at a Medical Council fitness to practice inquiry yesterday.

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Jan 27th 2016, 4:09 PM

# Medical Council

A doctor has been accused of mistaking an elbow for an ankle at a fitness to practice inquiry

Surgical doctor Omar Hassan, who is representing himself, faces multiple allegations of professional misconduct and poor professional performance at the inquiry.

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Jan 4th 2016, 6:06 PM