William Martin-Smith
William Martin-Smith is a barrister known for his expertise in professional misconduct cases, particularly within the healthcare sector. He represented the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) during a fitness-to-practise inquiry concerning a nurse who admitted to misconduct for posting photos of an organ retrieval surgery on social media. His role in this case highlighted the importance of maintaining patient privacy and adherence to professional standards in nursing.
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William Martin-Smith is the barrister representing the chief executive of the Medical Council in the case against Dr Österreicher.
Czech-based GP accused of changing nursing home patient’s pain medication without consultation – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-28
Counsel for the NMBI, barrister William Martin-Smith, said the nurse had also failed to respect the privacy and dignity of the patient and his family.
Nurse admits to professional misconduct for posting photos of organ retrieval surgery online – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
