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London GP Suspended for Attempting to Create Fake COVID Vaccine Certificates

Dr. Sonali Mukherjee-Bose receives a 12-month suspension for soliciting a colleague's assistance in forging vaccination documents.
Dr. Sonali Mukherjee-Bose, a general practitioner based in London, has been suspended for 12 months after she sought to involve a colleague in creating false COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

At the time of the incident, Dr. Mukherjee-Bose was employed by Operose Health at Barlby Surgery, located in Kensington and Chelsea.

In October 2021, Dr. Mukherjee-Bose contacted a colleague, referred to as Mr. A in tribunal documents, indicating that there would be 'no risk and good remuneration' for producing fraudulent vaccination documents.

Mr. A subsequently reported these communications to his regional manager, prompting an investigation by the General Medical Council (GMC).

During her testimony, Dr. Mukherjee-Bose indicated that she had been approached by a private patient from Russia who requested either vaccination or a certificate.

She also mentioned feeling 'pressured' by two vaccinated individuals residing in the Middle East.

At the time of the events, Dr. Mukherjee-Bose noted she was experiencing significant personal distress following the death of a loved one.

The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service concluded that Dr. Mukherjee-Bose's actions constituted serious misconduct, falling significantly below expected standards for medical practitioners.

The tribunal's report detailed how she communicated 'excellent opportunity' to Mr. A and claimed he could 'probably make [the] same as your salary for a couple of hours work a month.'

Following the allegations, Dr. Mukherjee-Bose underwent an interview in which she acknowledged her intention to have Mr. A create the fake certificates.

Although she stated she felt coerced by external pressures, she later admitted that she ultimately deemed the request to be morally wrong and did not proceed with the plan.

The tribunal highlighted discrepancies in Dr. Mukherjee-Bose’s account, including her claims regarding the loss of messages and variances in the number of patients seeking certificates.

The GMC’s representative, Ryan Donoghue, emphasized that Dr. Mukherjee-Bose’s behavior posed a clear risk to public health and safety.

In defense, Leanne Woods, counsel for Dr. Mukherjee-Bose, stated that the GP believed the patients involved had received vaccinations abroad.

Woods noted that her client expressed regret regarding her actions, and underscored her previously 'long and distinguished' medical career.

The tribunal's chair, Zia Nabi, characterized Dr. Mukherjee-Bose’s actions as 'egregious and deplorable,' however determined that a 12-month suspension was appropriate, given that the conduct did not warrant her removal from the medical register.

The tribunal acknowledged that Dr. Mukherjee-Bose displayed some understanding of the severity of her actions.

Efforts to obtain comments from Dr. Mukherjee-Bose, Operose Health, and NHS England were made, though responses were not publicly disclosed.
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