Doctor ‘Hastened Babies’ Deaths’
A hospital doctor gave a massive dose of a paralysing drug to two terminally ill babies, hastening their deaths, medical watchdogs have been told. Consultant neonatologist Michael Munro gave 23 times the normal dose of muscle relaxant Pancuronium to the children at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.
It was an act “tantamount to euthanasia”, the General Medical Council (GMC) was told. Dr Munro denies his conduct was below standard, dishonest or inappropriate.
The hearing in Manchester continues.
