Freeman Medical Practitioner Tribunal .Manchester
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Dr Richard FREEMAN
Medical practitioners tribunal – New
Hearing scheduled
Outcome on impairmentHearing not yet held
Summary of outcomeHearing not yet held
Type of case Misconduct
Hearing date from06 Feb 2019
Hearing date to 05 Mar 2019
Location of hearing St James’s Buildings, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ (get directions)
GMC reference number 2854524
Area of practiceManchester
Pre hearing information
Allegation
The tribunal will inquire into the allegation that, on 16 May 2011, Dr Richard Freeman ordered for delivery from Fit4Sport Limited to the Manchester Velodrome 30 sachets of Testogel. It is further alleged that, at the time of the order, Testogel was (and remains) prohibited on the World Anti-Doping Agency List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. It is further alleged that on 18 May 2011, Dr Freeman made untrue statements, in that he denied making the order and advised that it had been made in error.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that, on a date in October 2011, Dr Freeman contacted an individual at Fit4Sport Limited requesting written confirmation that the order had been sent in error, returned and would be destroyed by Fit4Sport Limited, knowing that this had not taken place. It is further alleged that, on a date in October 2011, Dr Freeman showed the email to others knowing that its content was untrue.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that during an interview with UK Anti-Doping on 17 February 2017, Dr Freeman made untrue statements in that he stated that Testogel had been ordered for a non-athlete member of staff and had been returned to Fit4Sport Limited.
It is alleged that Dr Freeman’s conduct as set out above was dishonest. It is further alleged that his motive for placing the Order was to obtain Testogel to administer to an athlete to improve their athletic performance. It is further alleged Dr Freeman’s motive for his actions, in respect of the untrue statements and communications with Fit4Sport Limited, were to conceal his motive for placing the order.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that, when Team Doctor for athletes at British Cycling Federation and Tour Racing / Team Sky, Dr Freeman inappropriately provided medical treatment that did not constitute first aid to non –athlete members of staff. It is further alleged that Dr Freeman failed to inform three patients’ GPs of medication prescribed and reasons for prescribing.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that, in his role as Team Doctor for athletes at British Cycling Federation and Tour Racing / Team Sky, Dr Freeman failed to maintain an adequate record management system. It is further alleged that his management of prescription-only medication (‘POM’) was inappropriate.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that Dr Freeman failed to ensure that the records on a laptop, which was stolen from him on the evening of 27 / 28 August 2014, could be retrieved.
Allegations
This reflects the allegation as it stands at the start of the hearing. The allegation may be amended as the hearing proceeds and when findings of fact are made by the tribunal.
Decisions
All decisions are published online within 28 days of the conclusion of the hearing.
Journalists
If you're a journalist and need up to date information about the allegation throughout the course of the hearing, please contact our press office at [email protected] or call 0161 250 6868.
Private hearings
In accordance with Rule 41(2) of the General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules 2004, the tribunal may decide to exclude the public from the proceedings or any part of the proceedings, where they consider that the circumstances of the case outweigh the public interest in holding the hearing in public.
Medical practitioners tribunal – New
Hearing scheduled
Outcome on impairmentHearing not yet held
Summary of outcomeHearing not yet held
Type of case Misconduct
Hearing date from06 Feb 2019
Hearing date to 05 Mar 2019
Location of hearing St James’s Buildings, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ (get directions)
GMC reference number 2854524
Area of practiceManchester
Pre hearing information
Allegation
The tribunal will inquire into the allegation that, on 16 May 2011, Dr Richard Freeman ordered for delivery from Fit4Sport Limited to the Manchester Velodrome 30 sachets of Testogel. It is further alleged that, at the time of the order, Testogel was (and remains) prohibited on the World Anti-Doping Agency List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. It is further alleged that on 18 May 2011, Dr Freeman made untrue statements, in that he denied making the order and advised that it had been made in error.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that, on a date in October 2011, Dr Freeman contacted an individual at Fit4Sport Limited requesting written confirmation that the order had been sent in error, returned and would be destroyed by Fit4Sport Limited, knowing that this had not taken place. It is further alleged that, on a date in October 2011, Dr Freeman showed the email to others knowing that its content was untrue.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that during an interview with UK Anti-Doping on 17 February 2017, Dr Freeman made untrue statements in that he stated that Testogel had been ordered for a non-athlete member of staff and had been returned to Fit4Sport Limited.
It is alleged that Dr Freeman’s conduct as set out above was dishonest. It is further alleged that his motive for placing the Order was to obtain Testogel to administer to an athlete to improve their athletic performance. It is further alleged Dr Freeman’s motive for his actions, in respect of the untrue statements and communications with Fit4Sport Limited, were to conceal his motive for placing the order.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that, when Team Doctor for athletes at British Cycling Federation and Tour Racing / Team Sky, Dr Freeman inappropriately provided medical treatment that did not constitute first aid to non –athlete members of staff. It is further alleged that Dr Freeman failed to inform three patients’ GPs of medication prescribed and reasons for prescribing.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that, in his role as Team Doctor for athletes at British Cycling Federation and Tour Racing / Team Sky, Dr Freeman failed to maintain an adequate record management system. It is further alleged that his management of prescription-only medication (‘POM’) was inappropriate.
The tribunal will further inquire into the allegation that Dr Freeman failed to ensure that the records on a laptop, which was stolen from him on the evening of 27 / 28 August 2014, could be retrieved.
Allegations
This reflects the allegation as it stands at the start of the hearing. The allegation may be amended as the hearing proceeds and when findings of fact are made by the tribunal.
Decisions
All decisions are published online within 28 days of the conclusion of the hearing.
Journalists
If you're a journalist and need up to date information about the allegation throughout the course of the hearing, please contact our press office at [email protected] or call 0161 250 6868.
Private hearings
In accordance with Rule 41(2) of the General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules 2004, the tribunal may decide to exclude the public from the proceedings or any part of the proceedings, where they consider that the circumstances of the case outweigh the public interest in holding the hearing in public.
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Dan Roan is suddenly back on cycling for the BBC I noticed.
Probably wanking himself into a frenzy as we speak
Pardon my ignorance, what's Dan Roan got to do with it?
PTP Runner Up 2015
I think that's probably what he's got to do with it but others will clarify it better.
Dan Roan's the issue.
This is the General Medical Council. It will certainly be 'factual'.
Roan on R4 this morning. Didn't hear it
Will Brailsford get a name check? I
It looks like an unproveable scenario that should see the Doctor struck off id guess, and will leave another unanswered question, same as the jiffy bag.
Maybe Brailsford thought it would make his hair grow
Testosterone is responsible for hair loss (in genetically primed individuals). Clearly Brailsford wanted to maintain his Dr Evil pate.
Then fast forward six years there's a falling out with various parties and one spreads whatever little incriminating evidence he has to tabloid style journalists, omitting key details.
This is a story of vanity and broken friendships more than doping. (And probably more interesting but less scandalous)
That's going to get a few open mouth s at the tribunal
Doesn't sound like the action s of a doctor at the top of his game bought into a team that at the time stated their objectives as 1. giving the pills and thrills a wide berth
I'm trying to read between the lines. Are you saying a macho mysoginist coach could not get a lob on ? Is that what you're saying ?
I'll meet you there. I've got some bits and pieces in the safety deposit in the basement. I bet SKY have too
Yes I guess it cuts both ways
Hiding in plain sight
It's almost as though either the source of these stories had access to information but was then shut out, or a senior staff menber had undue influence over Freeman which was then stopped. Or both.