A paramedic has been struck off for stealing vital medical gear, highlighting a serious breach of trust in the healthcare profession.
The stolen items included an ECG machine and a respiration monitor. Initially, he pleaded not guilty in court but later changed his plea to guilty. He received a suspended two-year jail sentence and was ordered to do community service.
During a tribunal, Morgan-Kavanaugh didn’t show up. He sent an email saying he wouldn’t engage with the process. He felt it wouldn’t change anything for him. The panel found his actions a serious breach of trust.
They noted he never apologized or tried to make amends. The panel emphasized the potential harm to service users. They decided to strike him off, especially since the country needed medical equipment during that time.
The tribunal highlighted that this was a last-resort decision. They wanted to protect the public and maintain trust in the profession. Morgan-Kavanaugh’s actions were deemed unacceptable, and the panel felt the public interest was more important than his personal interests.
