In a shocking case in Edinburgh, Scotland, a paramedic has admitted to secretly administering abortion drugs to a pregnant woman, resulting in the loss of her unborn child [1][2][3]. Stephen Doohan, a 33-year-old former Clinical Team Leader with the Scottish Ambulance Service, now faces a potential lengthy jail term for his actions [1].

The incident took place in 2023 at Doohan's home in Edinburgh's affluent Grange area. Doohan, who was married at the time, devised the plan after learning that the woman was pregnant with his child [1][2]. He crushed abortion pills into a syringe and administered the medication to the woman while she lay on his bed [1][2][3].

Days after the initial dose, Doohan gave the woman more of the drug [1][3]. Subsequently, she experienced health issues, including fainting spells [1][2][3]. It was later discovered that she had lost the baby as a result of Doohan's actions [1][2][3].

Following the incident, Doohan attempted to prevent the woman from reporting him to the authorities. He pleaded with her not to go to the police and tried to buy her silence with gifts [1][3]. However, the woman eventually reported him to the Scottish Ambulance Service after recording a conversation in which Doohan effectively confessed to his actions [1][3].

Doohan was subsequently arrested and appeared before the High Court in Glasgow, where he admitted his guilt [1]. Judge Lord Scott warned Doohan that he faces a lengthy jail term for his actions [1]. The sentencing is scheduled for next month [1].

This case has raised serious concerns about the abuse of medical knowledge and the violation of professional ethics. The Scottish Ambulance Service has not yet released a statement regarding the incident or any potential review of their hiring and oversight procedures.