Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Doctor 'told patient to go and see an exorcist'

A doctor told a patient seeking contraception advice to go and see an exorcist, it was claimed yesterday.

Dr Joyce Pratt, who works at several London family planning clinics, allegedly told the woman she "had something awful inside her" and was under a black magic spell.

The GP, from Birmingham, is said to have ordered the woman to have the ritual, believing she was possessed by an evil spirit.

Dr Pratt faces a General Medical Council disciplinary hearing today and could be struck off if found guilty.

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