A CORK man has pleaded guilty to depriving a woman of medical treatment by masquerading as a doctor.
The 32-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty on day four of his trial to recklessly endangering the woman by masquerading as a doctor and purporting to treat her medical condition on dates between August and October 2006. He also pleaded guilty to assaulting the woman, causing her harm, on two dates in October.
During the trial the woman told prosecuting counsel, Paul Coffey SC, that the man told her he was a doctor when they met.
She said he performed two “procedures” on her during their short relationship, then declaring her “cured”.
She said that she was treated in hospital and had a tumour removed days after the relationship ended.
Mr Justice Peter Charleton remanded the man in custody until July 21st next when he will be sentenced, and full facts will be heard in the case.
Mr Justice Charleton discharged the jury and thanked them for their attention during the trial.