Dr. Chirag Patel, a neurosurgeon at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, has been suspended for eight months after it was revealed he engaged in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable female patient, referred to as Patient A. The relationship began in 2019 following multiple surgeries on her spine. During this time, Patel prescribed her addictive painkillers, including Diazepam and MST, despite her missed appointments and evident vulnerability. The tribunal, chaired by Remi Alabi, found that Patel displayed a reckless disregard for patient safety and prioritized his personal interests over proper care. Patel claimed he felt pressured to continue the relationship due to threats from Patient A, who demanded prescriptions and threatened to report him. The General Medical Council has called for his permanent removal from practice, citing a lack of understanding of the implications of his actions. The case raises serious concerns about ethical conduct in the medical profession and the protection of vulnerable patients.