Ex-Latics doctor who saved Charlie Wyke’s life is accused of inappropriate relationship with patient
The Wigan Athletic medic who revived a player who collapsed with cardiac arrest is being investigated by the General Medical Council over claims of a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient while working as a GP since
The former Wigan Athletic doctor who saved the life of player Charlie Wyke after he collapsed during a training session, faces being struck off over allegations that he had sex with a vulnerable patient.
It is alleged that Dr Jonathan Tobin had the inappropriate relationship while a GP at Kirkham Health Centre and also made unnecessary appointments for them while falsifying entries in their medical records.
The General Medical Council has brought the case against Dr Tobin, who worked at Latics for more than six years until he quit in 2023.
A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearing is listed to take place this month and end on November 20.
The GMC's allegation states: "The tribunal will inquire into the allegation that Dr Tobin engaged in a sexual relationship with Patient A who was vulnerable.
"It is further alleged that Dr Tobin booked appointments for Patient A when there was no clinical reason and made entries in Patient A’s medical records which were untrue. It is alleged his actions were dishonest."
Dr Tobin is no longer registered at the Kirkham centre and a source has said he left after the allegations were made.
If the claim against Dr Tobin is found proved the panel can decide if any action or sanction is necessary.
These include no further action, conditions, suspension or erasure from the medical register.
Dr Tobin hit international headlines for saving Charlie Wyke’s life, but in fact this was the second time he had performed such a feat, having done the same for Bolton Wanderers’ player Fabrice Muamba 13 years ago.