Anti Semitism in the Ranks of Caregivers: A Blow to Professionalism A recent tribunal ruling has left many wondering how blatant anti Semitic behavior could occur within the healthcare profession.
Helen Oluyemisi Balogun, a Nigerian born nurse employed by the Priory Group, was found to have repeatedly made remarks about Jewish patients being "tight with money" and even sang Christian hymns in close proximity to her Jewish colleague.
The NMC tribunal's findings were clear: Balogun's actions were not only unprofessional but also "very serious, deeply unpleasant.