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The Daily Mail are reporting: Lesbian foot specialist struck off after posing in bondage gear, and saying 'f*** Easter' in front of nun
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A lesbian foot specialist has been struck off for showing colleagues images of her and two other women in bondage gear and exclaiming "f*** Easter" in front of a nun.
Podiatrist Joanne Fuller's career was ended after the Health Professions Council (HPC) was presented with a list of incidents where she behaved outrageously in her Slough workplace, Upton Hospital.
HPC representative Julie Norris told the hearing Fuller had shown colleagues indecent images herself, her partner and partner's sister "in various degrees of undress and bondage outfits".
As well as "very revealing" photos "with whips", she showed ones of "her girlfriend in leathers with her bottom exposed," and "often discussed her sex-life in front of other colleagues talking about what her and her partner did when having sex," said Miss Norris.
She said on one occasion Fuller gave a Nazi salute in front of colleagues and patients.
On another, she said "f*** Easter," in front of a nun who was visiting a patient on the religious holiday.
The hearing also revealed her tendency to mimic karate high-kicks and humiliate her co-workers by shouting at them.
Investigations into Fuller initially began in 2005 for poor record-keeping and she was officially fired in February 2006.
Upon further examination the case widened after accusations that Fuller used hospital computers to browse websites of a "sexual nature" surfaced.
The podiatrist faced formal allegations of viewing and using inappropriate websites and using the internet excessively during working hours.
She was also charged with behaving inappropriately towards patients and staff members.
She was not present or represented at the hearing.
Disciplinary panel chair Christine Mills said the websites she accessed contained stories which "verged on the erotic" though they were not pornograph or obscene.
As far as the photographs of her and her partner were concerned Ms Mills judged them not to be pornographic despite having "elements of nudity and wearing bondage gear".
But she said she had to be struck off her professional register because of the "totality" of her behaviour.
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netizens
"Disciplinary panel chair Christine Mills said the websites she accessed contained stories which "verged on the erotic" though they were not pornograph or obscene."
The difference between erotica and pornography is clear with the former considered art and the latter, voyerism. Much of what the media and general public cite as pornographic images has little to do with pronography. Albeit intimate images of naked people may offend.
There are no images but the content deals with an adult subject 'nudity in art.' So not maybe for the easily offended.
I got interested in the subject of the body beautiful after reading an interesting occassional paper on the foot in art (honest). The author reminded his readers that feet depicted in early artworks were idealised images of the body and little to do with reality. A convention of Christian art was prior to the Renaissance, to use the feet to sexualise the subject. Men had large well formed feet and women smaller feet with well formed arches and straight toes. (Sound familiar?)
All to do with the belief we are made in the image of the maker and hence to depict human form was for centuries in catholic art to paint the godhead. Things changed after the Reformation and as art became more secular then relality (warts and all) became a preoccupation with Protestant art. If you want to see feet of the time then that is where to start.
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Here is the formal notice from the HPC:
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Notice Of Allegation:
Your fitness to practise is impaired by reason of your misconduct and/or lack of competence whilst in the employ of Bracknell Forest NHS Trust in particular that you;
a) viewed and used inappropriate websites during working hours between the dates of March 2005 to July 2005
b) used the internet excessively during working hours between the dates of March 2005 to July 2005
c) Behaved inappropriately towards patients and staff members.
Committees Finding:
1. Ms Fuller has not attended this hearing, nor has she been represented. The Panel is satisfied that there has been good service of notice of these proceedings on her at her registered address and that there is therefore jurisdiction to proceed in her absence. Further, the Panel is also satisfied that it is appropriate to proceed with the hearing in her absence.
2. At this stage of the proceedings the Panel is considering whether the allegations are well founded. There are two allegations. One is that Ms Fuller’s fitness to practise as a registered health professional is impaired by reason of her misconduct. The other is that her fitness to practise is impaired by reason of her lack of competence. In deciding whether the allegations are well founded or not the Panel has approached the task in the following stages:
a. To decide what facts falling within the parameters of the particulars have been proved by the HPC.
b. Having decided what facts have been proved, then to decide whether those facts demonstrate misconduct or lack of competence.
c. If (and only if) misconduct or lack of competence is demonstrated, then to decide whether that misconduct or lack of competence has the consequence that Ms Fuller’s fitness to practise is currently impaired.
3. In deciding whether matters have been proved, the Panel has reminded itself throughout that it is for the HPC to prove the allegations. It is not for Ms Fuller to disprove them or any element of them. Although the standard to which the HPC is required to prove the allegation is the civil standard of the balance of probabilities, in view of the fact that serious misconduct is alleged against Ms Fuller the Panel would expect to find particularly cogent evidence before finding any matter proved.
4. It is necessary to mention the nature of the evidence introduced by the HPC. That evidence is similar, if not identical, to the evidence relied upon by the Trust in the disciplinary proceedings against Ms Fuller. The Panel is satisfied that the factual evidence tendered is admissible and relevant to the issues it has to decide. The Panel has, however, wholly ignored the conclusions reached by the Trust on the basis of that evidence. It is the task of this Panel to make its own decision on the basis of the factual evidence tendered, and this the Panel has done.
5. As already recorded, Ms Fuller has not attended this hearing. There has therefore been no direct evidence from her given to the Panel. However, the Panel has considered all that she said about the relevant incidents in the context of the Trust’s disciplinary process.
6. Ms Fuller was a Senior 1 Podiatrist employed by the Berkshire East Primary Care Trust based at Upton Hospital, Slough. The allegations in the main arise out of her work in that capacity in the period from March 2005 until she was suspended from that employment in July 2005.
7. The facts found by the Panel are as follows:
a. The Panel finds that there was both inappropriate and excessive internet usage in the period from March 2005. In particular:
i. Ms Fuller frequently accessed websites that were wholly unrelated to her work. These included shopping sites such as “ebay”, and entertainment sites that included stories that verged on the erotic. The Panel should make it clear that there is no suggestion that any websites were either pornographic or obscene, but the Panel has no hesitation in finding that it was inappropriate for a health professional to access the sites when at work.
ii. The use of the internet for the accessing of inappropriate, non-work related sites was extensive. An example is the usage on 22nd March 2005 when, during a working day, Ms Fuller was accessing internet sites frequently throughout and the longest period between accessing the internet was about 51 minutes.
b. On two occasions Ms Fuller treated patients while her partner (who was unconnected with the department) was present in the treatment room. She has also treated patients while speaking on her mobile phone. Inappropriate behaviour towards patients was also demonstrated by an occasion when Ms Fuller swore in front of a nun who was being treated and by another occasion when she performed a mock-Nazi salute when a female patient spoke about losing her husband in the war.
c. While accepting the evidence of AW that Ms Fuller could sometimes be good fun to work with, nevertheless the Panel finds that she would also shout at and belittle colleagues in front of others, including, on occasions, patients waiting to be treated. Inappropriate behaviour towards other members of staff was also shown by Ms Fuller demonstrating her martial arts skills in close proximity to other staff members. On one occasion this resulted in her making physical contact with the side of the face of a colleague, although this contact did not result in physical injury. This incident occurred in front of a patient in the waiting room.
d. In addition Ms Fuller showed colleagues photographs of her partner which were inappropriate and explicit. Again, the images are not alleged to have been pornographic, but rather showed some elements of nudity in the context of the wearing of bondage gear. She would also discuss her personal sex life explicitly. These activities on the part of Ms Fuller were unsolicited by the colleagues concerned, and persisted in even when those colleagues made it clear that they were not interested in the images or the discussion.
8. The conduct found by the Panel was all deliberate behaviour of a sort which the Panel is satisfied Ms Fuller knew full well she should not have been indulging in. Further, in relation to the behaviour exhibited towards patients and staff the Panel is satisfied that she behaved in this way to demonstrate her authority. The effect of it was to undermine colleagues in respect of whom, as a Senior 1, she was a clinical lead and as such should have been a role model. They represent very clear breaches of the HPC’s standards 3, 13 and 16 of the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics. For these reasons the Panel finds that the facts found demonstrate misconduct on the part of Ms Fuller. They are not issues of lack of competence.
9. The misconduct found by the Panel clearly impaired Ms Fuller’s fitness to practise at the time it was committed. The Panel has had no positive evidence that the position is now any different. The conclusion must therefore be that Ms Fuller’s fitness to practise is currently impaired.
10. It follows that the misconduct allegation is well founded.
11. Since announcing the finding on the allegation the Panel has heard further submissions on sanction. On behalf of the HPC, Ms Norris has merely reminded the Panel of the sanction options and the Indicative Sanctions Policy document. The HPC does not submit that the Panel should adopt any particular sanction.
12. Ms Fuller has not engaged with this HPC process at any stage. It follows that the Panel has no information as to what, if any, work Ms Fuller is now undertaking.
13. The Panel is reminded that the purpose of a sanction is not to punish, but is only to be imposed to the extent that it is necessary to protect the public or to maintain confidence in the profession and the HPC’s regulatory process. As this is a case of misconduct the full range of sanctions is available.
14. The misconduct found by the Panel is far too serious to result in no further action or a caution order. Quite apart from the fact that conditions of practice would not be appropriate to prohibit deliberate misconduct, Ms Fuller’s failure to engage with this process results in conditions of practice being inappropriate.
15. The Panel has very carefully considered whether a suspension order would meet the circumstances of this case. It has come to the conclusion that it would not. The reasons for this conclusion are that the behaviour amounting to misconduct was deliberate and repeated and was persisted in when colleagues exposed to it made it clear that they wished Ms Fuller to desist. This fact demonstrates both a lack of insight and an inability or unwillingness to modify her behaviour. As there has been no engagement with this process the Panel can only assume that Ms Fuller is still a person who would be either unable or unwilling to resolve matters. It therefore follows that a suspension order would serve no useful purpose.
16. It follows that the only appropriate sanction that will adequately protect the public is a striking-off order. For the reasons set out above the Panel is satisfied that such an order is proportionate, not by reason of the gravity of any particular act but because of the totality of the behaviour and, more importantly, the failure to acknowledge and address shortcomings.
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I just don't trust the HPC with this kind of decision. I think that we should all get to see just how bad it was. I think the pictures should be circulated to all hpc members just so we can all see how depraved it was and then take a vote.
The public have a right to see!:) To make sure it never happens again you understand. :)
Re: Lesbian foot specialist struck off after posing in bondage gear
Interesting story,
Im a model and have posed in in fetish gear and stuff. However, I would not bring that sort of stuff to work and no one will ever find out about my modelling life either. I dont think anyone would even employ if they know the type of modelling I do.
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Originally Posted by Giovanna
Interesting story,
Im a model and have posed in in fetish gear and stuff. However, I would not bring that sort of stuff to work and no one will ever find out about my modelling life either. I dont think anyone would even employ if they know the type of modelling I do.
G
Giovanna, I am so glad there are more people out there who model than just me. I am a swashbuckling part time model, along with my rocket science background, podiatric physician weekend work and elite level track athletics background. It doesn't leave much time for anything else i know, but some of the benefits of the modelling gigs i get are the clothes being given to me. And i must confess here, fetish gear and 'stuff' are my favorites. Unfortunately a small injury sustained with my 'stuff' has resulted in my 100m times blowing out this year and qualification for a major meet next year has been jeapordised. Yet, i wouldn't change it for anything, it has been 'o' so liberating.
My suggestion Giovanna is to embrace the lifestyle, wear the fetish stuff around more often, let your employers know, post pictures here of it on pod arena. Be at one with the fetish gear.
Da "Blue Steel" Flip
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Giovanna, Take care my friend. Although I have never encountered the One known as ''Da Flip''. I assure you I have forwarded his latest response to my pals in the C.I.A s bureau of internet analysis. Their findings are that the man is a cad. Indeed they have announced gravely that extreme caution be utilised when responding to his internet missives as he is known to them.
They go on to confirm that in their great experience he has never ''swashed his buckle'' at any time. :p
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twirly
Mandy Brooks
Brooks Podiatry
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Suffering a fondness for odd things.
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I am sitting here in my office at the Bureau, a sort of Federal Intelligence one if you know what i mean, just clocking up a few hours of part time/pert time work to suppliment my income as a swash buckling model, part time rocket scientist, weekend podiatric physician and elite level athlete. I can neither confirm nor deny any information exists about "The One" AKA DaFlip however the file suggests the word cad has never been used prior to this time.
On a personal level i feel humiliated and hurt to be termed or classified in this style. I will let your scathing remarks about my "buckle" go as indication of my moral righteousness. In fact it is quite clear my ethical concern and main objective was to help Giovanna. Allowing Giovanna to express the fetish within would serve the podiatric community well and allow Giovanna to come terms, as i have, with the beauty of patent leather combined wih the real deal. This can be achieved immediately by posting these pictures on pod arena. There is no extreme caution required here Twirly, i am a lover not a fighter.
Mike Flip
Lesbian foot specialist struck off after posing in bondage gear
I'm gutted. Even more restrictions to my private practice! Surely if worn under a disposable pinny leather is an excellent wipe clean uniform option.
Although I have never encountered the One known as ''Da Flip''. I assure you I have forwarded his latest response to my pals in the C.I.A s bureau of internet analysis. Their findings are that the man is a cad. Indeed they have announced gravely that extreme caution be utilised when responding to his internet missives as he is known to them. 
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