Gynaecologist on trial for operating while intoxicated

Andrzej G., a gynaecologist from Ostrow Wielkopolski, could be sentenced to up to five years in prison for operating under the influence of alcohol at an area hospital. The hospital's ward head, who was also operating at the time, informed the hospital's dierctor that Andrzej G. had been behaving in a "suspicious manner." The accused performed two operations that day. Prosecutors have accused Andrzej G. of "risking the patients' lives and health." Andrzej G. has pleaded not guilty. A day before the incident, the gynaecologist had his driving licence taken away due to drunk driving. (Zycie, p. 8) A.Z.