THE STORY SO FAR
My wife Helen had a month long affair with Dr Paul Rodgers. She confessed to me and told my about the first time she strayed
I have forgiven her and my wife had gone to bed. Using the Personal Brainstorming technique I had compiled a list of the questions and actions that I wanted to be cleared up.
THE STORY CONTINUES
The next morning we were both scheduled to work. Helen was getting ready for her work as receptionist in a nursing home.
I said "I'm going to phone in and get a duvet day."
EDITORIAL NOTE
A duvet day allows an employee to phone in and book a day's leave without needing to give any explanation why the leave is needed. In theory it stops people throwing sickies, or feigning some illness.
Helen replied "Its a pity I can't do the same, but then I have a proper job. I don't just analyse numbers all day."
I ignored her cheap jibe and booked my duvet day. Helen looks good in her receptionist clothes, but even better without them.
I looked at my list. Revenge on Dr Rodgers was the biggest item.
INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP
My wife had led Dr Rodgers on to their inappropriate relationship. But he should have resisted her advances. I decided to concentrate on getting revenge on "that bastard doctor."
Most British people are aware that the British General Medical Council can strike off doctors for having sex with patients. If the GMC strikes off a doctor then he or she can no longer legally provide medical advice or consultations.
I wanted to "fact check" my understanding. So I did a lot of internet searches.
DR B
I read chapter and verse about Dr B who had been "struck off" after having a sexual relationship with a 'vulnerable' patient. Dr B had an 'unblemished' record and a 'good reputation' with patients.
Dr B gave Patient A his personal phone number after she contacted him in a crisis over debt that she owed. He helped her as he thought she was suffering from 'severe stress due to her financial situation". He gave her money, paid vet's bills on her behalf, and bought her a laptop.
Dr B and the patient exchanged text messages and met up at each other's homes where they had sex 21 times. The patient also sent him naked images of herself and love poems.
THE DECISION
The GMC's tribunal report stated "We took the view that he had caused harm to Ms A who was a vulnerable patient in his care." The tribunal erased Dr B's name from the medical register.
MAJOR DIFFERENCES FROM MY WIFE'S AFFAIR
I am no medical expert but I wouldn't say that my wife is "vulnerable". But for all I know a peri-menopausal woman may be classed as vulnerable.
My reading of the newspaper report suggested that Dr B took the lead. It was my wife who had instigated and continued their affair. Helen had wanted something from Dr Rodgers beyond his prick in her cunt.
MY INFERENCE