Medical Board to probe Sawh
Friday 5 March 2021
File photo: Dr Avinash Sawh, left, and his attorney Martin George at a news conference at George s Port of Spain office in November last year.
THE MEDICAL Board has decided to investigate the allegations against Dr Avinash Sawh, who has been accused of making racist statements in telephone calls with a former employee.
In January, the board wrote to Sawh’s attorney Martin George, agreeing there was a procedural flaw in the way the complaint against the doctor had been received.
After its regular monthly meeting in February, the board wrote to George again on Wednesday, informing him of its new decision to embark on an inquiry.
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West Shore Medical Hospital Photo by Sureash Cholai
WEST Shore Private Hospital on Monday deferred all questions about an investigation into a Facebook post allegedly made by a technician after the Prime Minister was warded there, to the technician s employer.
While the investigation is ongoing, it is uncertain what penalty the technician could face if he is deemed to have breached patient confidentiality. This could range from censure or reprimand to possible suspension.
In a statement on Sunday, the hospital said it was made aware of the post made allegedly by a cardiac technologist identified as an employee of Cardiovascular Associates Ltd (CVA) and a part-time independent contractor for ACI (Advanced Cardiovascular Institute).