• Senior consultant did not obtain permission to carry out a gynaecological operation that led to a woman being unable to have sex. 13th May 2007

A Gynaecologist who did not obtain consent from a woman for an operation which left her unable to have sex has not been struck off following an investigation by the General Medical Council (GMC).

They ruled that it had been an "exceptional" case that saw Essex-based Dr June Swinhoe fail in her practice. Marian Howland, 52, from Epping, had not been made aware of risks linked to her operation for a prolapse in 2003.

The GMC concluded that the consultant was not a risk to patients. However the effect the surgery had on the victims life was relayed in detail at the hearing. The victim may well be pursuing a medical negligence claim against the Trust that employed Swinhoe at the time.

The individual concerned felt that she was no longer the same person and her relationship with her partner had suffered tremendously.

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