A doctor resigned from his job because his wife banned him from working alongside a female nurse.

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Bizarre on Female First

The news was announced to patients at a medical centre in Illinois via a message posted in the reception area.

The message read: ''Dr. Lupardus resigned from our office on Friday 1/18/19.

''The reason he resigned is because his wife would not allow him to work here since we hired a 'female' nurse practitioner.

''We are very sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

''He will NOT be returning to this office. (sic)''

A photo of the sign has already been widely shared on social media, with various people describing it as unprofessional and bizarre.