A 20-year-old man was arrested at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last Friday after allegedly posing as a member of staff. The man is thought to have claimed to be a medical student and a doctor over a period of several months. He was apprehended by emergency department staff at the hospital.
Police confirmed that the man has been charged and will appear in court at some point in the future. NHS Grampian has said it is assisting police with their investigation.
A spokesperson for the police said: “We were made aware of a man falsely claiming to be a member of staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary around 04:40 on Friday, 26 January.” The Press & Journal originally reported the story.
This kind of incident has raised concerns over hospital security measures. It’s not yet clear how the man managed to get access to the hospital, and how long he had been posing as a medical professional before staff became suspicious. It’s likely that there will be a review of security policies at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in the coming weeks
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