Dr Michael Watt temporarily suspended from practice following recall of patients in Belfast

Dr Michael Watt, the consultant behind the significant recall of patients by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, has been temporarily suspended from practice following a hearing by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service.

In May 2018, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust indicated that it would be recalling around 2500 NHS patients following concerns raised about Dr Watt in a report by the Royal College of Physicians. In addition, over 110 private patients were to be recalled.

At the end of November, it was announced that an additional 1044 former patients of Dr Watt would also be recalled.

An independent inquiry chaired by Brett Lockhart QC has been established to review the recall of neurology patients by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. Specifically, the inquiry is investigating the circumstances which led to the patient recall and to assess the corporate governance procedures and arrangements within Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

How Thompsons NI Solicitors can help

At Thompsons NI we have specialist clinical negligence solicitors with considerable experience of assisting and representing patients who have suffered as a result of delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.

Thompsons NI are currently acting on behalf of a number of former patients of Dr Watt.

If you have concerns about the medical treatment you have received, please contact Joanne Kerr or Oonagh McClure of our office on 0800 138 6880 for a free consultation.