"The locum doctor worked temporarily at the Royal Oldham Hospital, and their employment was terminated immediately once concerns were raised. The hearing also revealed that Dr Abdel Rahman falsely reassured the patient’s family about the outcome of the surgery. The MPTS panel noted Dr Abdel Rahman showed no “insight, remorse, or accountability” for his actions. The original surgery took place while Dr Abdel Rahman was working as a locum at the Royal Oldham Hospital. He claimed he had been made a “scapegoat” following a “witch hunt” at the Royal Oldham Hospital.