Fiona Robertson

Professional Discipline

Fiona regularly defends in the NMC and GMC. Her clear understanding of medical procedures and ability to master voluminous medical notes and expert reports allow her to present a case with clarity and precision. She has also presented cases for the NCTL.

Notable Cases:

GMC v Dr R (2022)

Fiona represented the registrant in fitness to practise proceedings in respect of allegations she had taken drugs from her hospital for her personal use, misled the investigation into the matter and subsequently attended work while under the influence of alcohol and had continued to drink alcohol while on the hospital premises.

GMC v Dr D (2020)

Fiona represented the registrant in fitness to practise proceedings before the MPTS after he accepted a police caution for accessing extreme pornography on a work computer.

GMC v Dr J (2019)

Fiona represented the registrant who faced multiple charges relating to a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient and the treatment to the patient in their home without proper records being maintained. The case was conducted over 8 days and required extensive video-link cross examination of the vulnerable patient as to the truth of the allegations and her part in encouraging the relationship.