Dr Sarah Myhill, who was previously in hot water for spreading controversial Covid-19 treatment ideas, has been cleared of misconduct in a separate case. Dr Myhill, from Knighton, Powys, faced scrutiny for allegedly preparing a medical report for an inquest during her suspension in 2023. However, a recent tribunal concluded that her involvement did not qualify as misconduct.
The inquiry was sparked after a coroner in Staffordshire received a document related to the death of a patient, supposedly prepared by Dr Myhill. She clarified it was a personal letter to a friend, not a professional report. Dr Myhill explained that her intention was to support her friend, known as Mr D, during his wife’s inquest. She drafted the letter one night without charging any fee, attempting to offer what she considered a plausible explanation for the death, rather than furnishing a detailed medical report.
In 2023, Dr Myhill faced a nine-month suspension over claims that she promoted unverified Covid treatments, including a controversial drug. Despite this, she maintains her stance that her correspondence was informal and never meant for legal or public scrutiny. She admitted to a “careless” drafting style but emphasised that she did not anticipate it being used as an official medical report.
The tribunal upheld this view, declaring that Dr Myhill’s letter was not intended for formal use, and thus did not constitute professional misconduct. This decision brings a sigh of relief for the doctor, who has transitioned from her NHS role to working as a naturopathic physician.
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