Paramedic SACKED after mocking overweight patient by saying she liked eating 'chips, chips and more chips'

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A paramedic who mocked an overweight patient by telling her she enjoyed eating "chips, chips and more chips" has been removed from the medical register.Matthew Goodey, who worked as an emergency care practitioner at a GP surgery in Eye, Suffolk, made the offensive remarks during a telephone consultation in July 2020.The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service determined that he had bullied the woman, referred to only as Service User F, along with other patients.During the call, the patient had contacted the surgery seeking advice about problems with her leg and foot.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Rather than addressing her medical concerns directly, Mr Goodey questioned the woman about her weight and made a series of demeaning comments.He labelled her a "big girl" and remarked: "I bet you were always told to finish your plate."The paramedic also suggested that someone could transport her using a sack barrow.During the consultation, he told the patient: "You don't want to be...

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