Dr Katherine Palmer
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Allegation
During the course of your employment as a Band 8b Practitioner Psychologist with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board:
1. Following an audit undertake of approximately 68 patients you had seen between February 2012 and September 2015, it was found that you:
a. Did not record last contact and/or any contact in EPEX between February 2012 and September 2015 in approximately 64 cases;
b. Did not record any and/or keep up to date notes between February 2012 and September 2015 in approximately 67 cases;
c. Did not undertake and/or record Care and Treatment Planning and/or WARRN risk assessments between February 2012 and September 2015 in approximately 51 cases.
2. The matters described in paragraphs 1(a) - (c) constitute misconduct and/or lack of competence.
3. 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
A hearing was held in Cardiff from 14 January 2019 to 18 January 2019. The hearing adjourned part-heard due to lack of time. The Panel did not impose an Interim Order.
Hearing History
History of Hearings for Dr Katherine Palmer
| Date | Panel | Hearing type | Outcomes / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2019 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Final Hearing | Caution |
| 16/05/2019 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Final Hearing | Adjourned part heard |
| 14/01/2019 | Conduct and Competence Committee | Final Hearing | Adjourned part heard |