Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ
	Dr Hiran Fernando (N.P. Doctor) - Index Index 5. Trial: Comments
	Newstalk ZB October 21 2006; 05:56 GP likely to be suspended next week Suspension seems likely for a New Plymouth doctor who committed sexual offences against his patients. Hiran Fernando was found guilty of indecently assaulting female patients between 1981 and 2002, but has been entitled to continue working. The day after the verdict the Medical Council wrote to the doctor, advising him not to continue practising. Hiran Fernando had a week to respond before the Council could formally suspend him. That submission arrived at the Medical Council just in time yesterday afternoon, however it has been confirmed the doctor has already stopped practising. The Medical Council will consider whether to suspend Dr Fernando next week.