Further admissions made by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust in Dr Iuliu Stan case

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has moved to clarify and make further admissions related to the actions of Dr Iuliu Stan, a former locum senior house officer in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Dr Stan, who worked at the Royal Cornwall Hospital between 2015 and 2020, was struck off in 2024 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal. The tribunal concluded he had ‘preyed’ on male patients for his own ‘sexual gratification’. A number of the victims were minors.

The initial investigation and tribunal highlighted the cases of 37 patients who were contacted by Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust in January 2024. However, it emerged that a further undisclosed number of former patients were written to in summer 2024 informing them they may also have received inappropriate treatment from the same doctor. Many of these subsequently sought support and advice from Coodes Solicitors.

In January, the Trust wrote to solicitors representing affected individuals to admit liability for the actions of the clinician and offer an unreserved apology to victims.

In the latest development, the Trust has now accepted liability for additional procedures, including relating to the use of catheters and other intimate examinations carried out by Dr Stan, broadening the scope of its previous admission.

These new admissions mark an important step forward in the pursuit of justice for those affected by Dr Stan’s actions. Coodes Solicitors continues to represent many of the impacted patients, offering specialist legal advice and support.

Rachel Pearce, Head of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence at Coodes Solicitors, said: “We welcome the Trust’s clarification of its initial admission and the further admissions of liability in relation to specific procedures and intimate examinations.

“Acknowledging the full extent of Dr Stan’s actions is an essential part of recognising the wrongdoing which has taken place, the impact this has had on affected patients and providing justice for his victims and their families.”

“We encourage anyone who has been contacted by the Trust or believes they may have been affected to reach out to us for compassionate, expert legal support.”

The Trust has also advised that support services for those affected by Dr Stan’s actions are available and detailed on their website: Enquiries regarding Dr Iuliu Stan | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust