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A hospital boss has blasted a patient who walked into A&E and demanded to be treated by a white doctor.
The appalling incident happened at Wigan Infirmary in June.
But Andrew Foster, Chief Executive Officer of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, decided to share details publicly after the patient followed up their racist behaviour by making a formal complaint.
The patient, who is not being identified, has written to the Trust complaining that they were unable to see a white doctor and demanded an apology.
Mr Foster tweeted earlier today: "Would you believe a patient coming to A&E and asking to see a white doctor?
"When politely told that a white doctor was not available, the patient walked out and has formally complained about this. This was hugely upsetting for the staff involved. Appalling."
Mr Foster, who has been CEO of the Trust for 12 years, told the Manchester Evening News he is 'angry on behalf of my staff' and has banned the patient from Wigan Infirmary.
They will still receive emergency treatment at A&E if needed, but for anything else they will have to go elsewhere.
Mr Foster has also raised the incident with Greater Manchester Police.
Speaking to the M.E.N on Thursday afternoon, Mr Foster said although the reaction to his tweet has been overwhelmingly positive, many NHS colleagues after said the incident is far too familiar.
"I'm sad to say it wasn't regarded as unusual to report it," he said.
"Sadly we've spoken to consultants in A&E and they agree.
"[It happens] from time to time, usually when somebody has been drinking too much."
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****ing vile, racist, scummy little prick.