Kreuena Zdrafkova, a 19-year-old girl from West London, had always dreamed of becoming a doctor. Although she never attended medical school, her passion for the profession remained strong. In an unusual attempt to live out her childhood dream, Kreuena decided to pose as a doctor at Ealing Hospital. Wearing a doctor's attire, she introduced herself as "Dr. Christina" and spent time observing hospital operations, examining medical instruments, and even monitoring ambulances arriving at the facility.
Reports indicate that Kreuena went so far as to interact with patients and administer medication, although, fortunately, none of the substances she gave were harmful to their health. Hospital CCTV footage captured her giving an unidentified liquid to one patient using a syringe. Despite her lack of qualifications, no severe consequences resulted from her actions.
However, Kreuena's behavior raised suspicions among the hospital staff. When they reviewed the CCTV footage, they noticed her strange and erratic behavior, leading them to realize she was impersonating a doctor. On the second day of her activities at the hospital, authorities apprehended her and handed her over to the police. It was later revealed that this wasn't the first time Kreuena had posed as a doctor. She had made several similar attempts before finally being caught.
She wanted to live her dream before becoming a doctor, with no intention to harm anyone.
Kreuena's lawyer
In court, Kreuena’s lawyer explained that she had no malicious intentions and was simply trying to live out her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. As a migrant, she had been eager to experience the profession, though she was unqualified. Her lawyer argued that she did not intend to harm anyone and was not aware of the legal consequences of her actions.
While the court recognized that no patients were harmed during her impersonation, they still held her accountable for her actions. As a result, Kreuena was sentenced to 12 months of probation and 15 days of rehabilitation.
Additionally, she was banned from entering any National Health Service (NHS) facility unless she was facing a medical emergency. This penalty was imposed to prevent her from repeating the dangerous behavior of impersonating a doctor.
Reference:
1. “19-Year-Old ‘Wannabe Doctor’ Walks into London Hospital, Treats Patients.” Oddity Central, October 18, 2024. https://www.odditycentral.com/news/19-year-old-wannabe-doctor-walks-into-london-hospital-treats-patients.html.
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