Incompetent' south London emergency nurse suspended
Briefly

Mark Barry, a former nurse at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was deemed unfit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council after harming patients due to incompetence from 2016 to 2021. The panel revealed serious concerns over his ability to work effectively. Instances of misconduct included leaving shifts early, failing to arrange necessary X-rays, improper wound treatment causing patient bleeding, and misdiagnosing injuries. The findings highlight a significant gap in his competence, leading to physical and emotional harm for multiple patients who sought further care due to his actions.
Mark Barry exhibited significant failings in his professional duties, leading to patient harm and was deemed unfit to practice as a registered nurse by the NMC.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council panel found that Mr Barry's actions fell significantly short of the expected standards, marking them as misconduct.
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