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5 doctors who abused patients while sedated
“In Texas, Dr. Aniruddha Chitale negotiated a plea bargain to serve six months in jail after he admitted sexually assaulting two sedated patients and misdemeanor crimes of public lewdness and indecent exposure with two other women. He was found out when a woman awakening from anesthesia after a colonoscopy saw his penis and felt someone wipe her mouth and cheek. She went to police, and a swab of her mouth and throat revealed sperm. . . READ MORE of this article by Lois Norder; https://doctors.ajc.com/doctor_sex_abuse_sedated/ Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not…
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Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operating
“She was sexually assaulted early in her career when she was the person with the least power in the operating theatre – and a senior male surgeon was sweating. . . READ MORE of this article by By James Gallagher, Natalie Truswell and Jonathan Sumberg, BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/health-66775015 Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if they have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.
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94 Women Allege a Utah Doctor Sexually Assaulted Them. Here’s Why a Judge Threw Out Their Case.
“Mateer was shocked, she said, when Dr. David Broadbent reached under her gown to grab and squeeze her breasts, started a vaginal exam without warning, then followed it with an extremely painful examination of her rectum. . . “Under Utah’s rules of medical malpractice, claims made by victims who allege a health care worker sexually assaulted them are literally worth less than lawsuits brought by someone who was assaulted in other settings — even if a jury rules in their favor, a judge is required to limit how much money they receive. And they must meet a shorter filing deadline. “It’s just crazy that a doctor can sexually assault women…
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Sexual Misconduct
“Examination of the breast or genitals without appropriate consent from a patient or surrogate decision maker qualifies as sexual misconduct under both of these categories. Sexual misconduct may be grounds for disciplinary action, and sexual misconduct that falls under the category of sexual violation also may meet the criteria for criminal prosecution . . . “Physical examinations should be explained appropriately, undertaken only with the patient’s consent, and performed with the minimum amount of physical contact required to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment. Draping should be used to minimize patients’ exposure during examinations. Patients should be offered the opportunity to ask questions or raise concerns about any element of…
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The Awful Way Gynos Are Betraying Their Patients
“Even in the age of #MeToo, when many women finally feel empowered to speak out against abuse, sexual assault by gynecologists remains an underreported and little understood problem . . . READ MORE of this article by Nina Bahadur: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a25906178/gynecologist-sexual-abuse/ Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if they have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.
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A viral tweet reveals what’s wrong with gynecological exams
“Another requested, “Do not make the end of the exam table face the door….I worked at a clinic where every room was the opposite of what I’m suggesting and it was horrible and embarrassing!!!!!” . . . READ MORE of this article by Alysa Salzberg: https://www.aiatranslations.com/post/a-viral-tweet-reveals-what-s-wrong-with-gynecological-exams Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if they have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.
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She didn’t want a pelvic exam. She received one anyway.
“For medical students, performing unauthorized exams can leave a sense of discomfort that fades with time. But for the patients, the scars can run deeper, sometimes rupturing their sense of trust in health care providers. . . “Phoebe Friesen, a biomedical ethicist at McGill University, drew attention to the issue in 2018 with articles in Bioethics and Slate, which elicited stories from other women with the hashtag #MeTooPelvic. Dr. Friesen learned about the subject while leading a bioethics seminar at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where she heard a narrative from some students that amounted to, “I can put my hand in this woman’s vagina because it helps with…
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Gynecologist and father of three, 68, used cell phone ‘to take naked photos of patients during office exams’
“An Arkansas gynecologist has been charged with video voyeurism for allegedly using his cell phone to take upskirt photos of his patients during personal exams without their consent or knowledge. . . READ MORE of this article by Snejana Farberov: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2606317/Gynecologist-father-three-68-used-cell-phone-naked-photos-patients-office-exams.html Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader should consult a healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information on this blog for their own situation, or if they have questions or issues regarding a medical condition.
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Psychological Harms of Pelvic Exams
“There is a lack of research on the harmful psychological effects of pelvic exams. The lack of research highlights how the harmful effects from pelvic exams have largely been ignored, or have been considered not important enough to warrant investigation. The small amount of research that exists has mainly been conducted with the goal of addressing women’s “anxieties” with the exam, and has been done for the sole purpose of learning how to harness women’s compliance. . . READ MORE of this article by Sue: Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not…
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Metro nurse accused of sexually assaulting patients faces new charges, more victims
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Kansas nurse caught molesting patients still woozy from anesthesia was back in court Monday to face his victims and new charges. Investigators said it took a long time to stop accused nurse Dennis Clark because his crimes happened when people were sedated or coming out of sedation. Officials say Clark spent his career sexually assaulting women at their most vulnerable. . . READ MORE of this article by Shannon O’Brien with Fox 4 News: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10798817/Nurse-sexually-assaulted-patients-sordid-videos-women-anaesthetic-court-hears.html#:~:text=A%20male%20nurse%20sexually%20assaulted,the%20’grossest’%20possible%20way Medical Disclaimer: The information on this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended in any manner as professional medical advice. I am not a medical doctor. The reader…
