Mr Aubrey Smith
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Allegation
Whilst registered as a Hearing Aid Dispenser and employed at Leighton’s Opticians and Hearing Care you:
1. Between around May 2017 and March 2018, did not complete and/or record a an full audiological assessment for the patients identified in Schedule 1
2. On or about 20 June 2017, failed to refer Patient B to a general medical practitioner or any other appropriate medical professional despite your records of your assessment indicating unilateral hearing loss
3. Between 12 January and 9 March 2018, did not complete adequate wax removals for the patients identified in Schedule 2.
4. On or about 7 February 2018, failed to refer Patient A to a general medical practitioner or any other appropriate medical professional despite your records of your assessment indicating asymmetrical hearing loss.
5. Your actions at particulars 1 – 5 constitute misconduct and/ or lack of competence
6. By reason of your misconduct and/ or lack of competence your fitness to practise is impaired.
Finding
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Order
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Notes
This hearing adjourned, part heard. The date for the reconvened hearing is to be confirmed.
Hearing History
History of Hearings for Mr Aubrey Smith
| Date | Panel | Hearing type | Outcomes / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/05/2024 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Review Hearing | Hearing has not yet been held |
| 06/11/2023 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Final Hearing | Conditions of Practice |
| 12/06/2023 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Final Hearing | Adjourned part heard |