"It will indicate to you, to the profession and to the public that abuse of a doctor's position of trust is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, " said Prof Miller.

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"This struck a chord with me - we're delighted that someone in such a position can stand up in public and support the line that we as a profession have consistently taken ever since league tables were introduced, " said Mr Spear.

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