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How Was A Doctor Able To Review HSE Patient Scans When His Medical Licence Was Revoked In Two Countries?

A report in the Irish Times this week highlighted the case of a radiologist who reviewed scans for H...
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4:45 PM - 25 Aug 2026



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

How Was A Doctor Able To Review HSE Patient Scans When His Medical Licence Was Revoked In Two Countries?

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Today FM

4:45 PM - 25 Aug 2026

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A report in the Irish Times this week highlighted the case of a radiologist who reviewed scans for HSE patients through an external company, despite having his licence revoked in two countries for misreading images.

Shauna Bowers, health correspondent with Irish Times, and Professor Matthew Sadlier, vice president of the Irish Medical Organisation, join The Last Word to discuss how this can happen and the regulatory challenges that can arise when doctors are working in multiple jurisdictions.

Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full discussion!


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