‌The doctor was before the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, facing one charge of misconduct. Photo / 123rfThe doctor was before the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, facing one charge of misconduct. Photo / 123rfA health profession watchdog has scrutinised how many times a doctor struck a “grizzly” infant patient after being bitten, and the level of force used.

The doctor told the Health Practitioner’s Disciplinary Tribunal they “patted him firmly” on the lower back, while three nurses gave differing