Gregory Manson, a former general practitioner, was convicted for conducting unnecessary genital examinations on patients, including two teenage boys, despite them presenting with unrelated medical issues. Accusations included conducting these examinations without patient consent. Manson defended his actions by claiming they were intended to rule out rare diseases, but many patients felt uncomfortable and violated. After lengthy deliberation, the jury returned a majority verdict against him. Manson had a previously respectable medical career, serving in various roles before being dismissed in 2017.
A former GP has been found guilty after conducting unnecessary genital examinations on patients, including teenage boys, under dubious medical justifications.
Gregory Manson claimed that his medical practices were based on ruling out rare diseases, despite patients presenting with common ailments.
The jury convicted Manson after deliberating for over ten hours, with testimonies that included accusations of conducting exams without patient consent.
Manson's medical career included roles as a GP trainer and appraiser before his dismissal in 2017, highlighting a history of professional responsibility.
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