A plastic surgeon in Gothenburg loses his license after admitting two cases of child pornography offences.
One is considered “particularly reckless” – and damages trust in him as a doctor, writes the Siren news agency.
In autumn 2021, child pornographic material was found on the doctor’s computer. he then worked at a hospital in Gothenburg. Both pictures and videos are said to have depicted children on a nudist beach.
The incident was reported to IVO, the Inspectorate for Care and Care, and in connection with that his employment was terminated.
“Clearly unfit to practice the profession”
Now the health and medical care’s responsibility board has decided to strip the man of his doctor’s ID, reports the Siren news agency.
According to the IVO report, there are two cases of child pornography offences, a total of eight images and four videos. An image is considered “particularly reckless”.
The crime was discovered when he connected an external memory to his work computer.
“XX has committed a serious crime that is likely to influence
the trust in him and that he has proven to be clearly unfit to practice the profession,” the board’s decision states.
The man has admitted the crimes but denies any interest in child pornography and involvement in abuse.
Substance abuse problem
The report also states that the man has a history of substance abuse problems. He has been under the influence of drugs several times while performing his work and has prescribed strong medications for himself.
In 2021, he was diagnosed with drug abuse and has since undergone treatment.