Jonathan Goldring

Chiropractor A was alleged to have treated patient A by repeatedly performing a heavy “karate chop” technique on her throat causing internal bleeding and despite the patient asking for it to stop. Further allegations of inadequate reviews and assessment were also made. This was not an unusual case in that there is often a direct […]

A receptionist at an osteopathic practice who had been sacked complained to the General Osteopathic Council that the principal osteopath was treating patients whilst under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. This was clearly a very serious allegation made by a previous member of staff which if found proved would have inevitably resulted in […]

Chiropractor A faced allegations that he had offered an inappropriate treatment plan comprising 50 treatments over 8 months. The case also concerned allegations of breach of confidentiality and rudeness. The case was dismissed after the General Chiropractic Council’s expert concluded that a reasonable body of chiropractors would also have recommended a similar number of treatments. […]

This case concerned a patient who complained that the treatment she received was too forceful and involved being “slammed” onto the treatment table. There were also allegations of inadequate history taking, diagnosis and note keeping. This kind of allegation is not uncommon in manual therapy disciplinary hearings as many patients are surprised by the speed […]

Nutritionist A was represented by Jonathan Goldring, barrister, instructed by John Williams of Bankside Law before the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council who regulate various complementary healthcare practitioners including Nutritional therapists. The case concerned a patient who claimed to be lactose and glucose intolerant. The nutritionist recommended certain products, some of which the Council claimed […]

This case concerned an allegation that Chiropractor A had misled the public into believing he had a general medical qualification by using the prefix “Dr” on various printed materials in his practice and on the practice website. The allegation specifically centred around one patient who had instigated the complaint on the basis that he personally […]

A chiropractor who pleaded guilty to being almost three times over the limit for drink drinking was admonished by the General Chiropractic Council. Jonathan Goldring was instructed as the barrister by John Williams of Bankside Law to represent the client privately at the professional disciplinary hearing. Chiropractor A’s association insurance did not cover representation for […]

This case concerned an allegation that the osteopath had “dropped his full body weight” on patient A and continued to treat the patient against her wishes and whilst she was crying. This kind of allegation is not uncommon in manual therapy as many patients are surprised by the speed or amount of force sometimes needed […]

The General Osteopathic Council applied to the Professional Conduct Committee under Rule 19 to dismiss the case following a successful adjournment/disclosure application by the Registrant for various items of disclosure, some of which the Council deemed to be non-disclosable on public interest grounds. Rule 19 states: Where after a complaint has been referred to the […]

A Counselling psychologist was spared an interim suspension after the Investigating Committee of the HCPC refused to hear the case. Article 31 of the Health and Social Work Professions Order gives the investigating committee the power to impose an interim order where: “an allegation against a registered professional has been referred to the Investigating Committee, […]