I'm sure they would have been happy to blame it on the MS-16A if only they could.

Oh ... hang on a
minute.

But surely the Real Story is why did it take so long for this abysmal trail of events to come to light? Apparently, the doctor concerned left the hospital eighteen years ago!
Never mind, no doubt "lessons shall be learned" (again); meanwhile, the GMC
et al will carry on "doing its utmost to protect patients".
Just as long as you're not a "troublesome" patient, of course.