British physician threatened with dismissal over his request that a Muslim woman remove her veil so he could hear her, has decided to quit practicing medicine

05/20/2019

Dr Keith Wolverson said he 'politely' asked the woman to take off the garment for patient safety reasons during a consultation last year because he was unable to hear her explain her sick daughter's symptoms.

He was then 'deeply upset' when last week he received a letter from the General Medical Council, the professional regulator, informing him that he was subject to an inquiry over allegations of racial discrimination which could result in him being struck off.

Last night, Dr Wolverson, who has practised as a GP for 23 years and has an unblemished record, said regardless of the outcome of the investigation he now plans to leave his job.

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