India, May 27 -- A United Kingdom-based neurosurgeon, Dr Chirag Patel, is suspended for eight months for having a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient. He is also accused of prescribing addictive medicines to her during the course of their relationship.

Their relationship began when the doctor performed surgery on the patient in 2019, the Daily Mail reported. However, it deteriorated by 2023, and the patient eventually reported it to the police. The cops, in turn, informed the Cardiff and Vale health board. The doctor worked at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

According to the outlet, Patel admitted to having a sexual relationship with the patient and also revealed sending her "explicit images". He further admitted ...