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Written patient consent required for sensitive exams, HHS guidance says
“The US Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams – especially if patients will be under anesthesia during the exam. . .” READ MORE of this article by Mira Cheng, CNN: 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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Marissa’s Story
“Marissa Hoechstetter was repeatedly sexually assaulted by the OB-GYN she saw during her pregnancy, the delivery of her twin daughters, and follow-up appointments. The perpetrator was well-regarded in the field and was recommended to Marissa by a friend. At the time of the incidents, Marissa trusted her doctor’s treatment and was focused on making sure her pregnancy went well.” READ MORE of this article by RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/survivor-stories/marissa 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…
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When Going to the Doctor Feels Like Rape
“My experiences with doctors did not improve. For years I avoided gynecologists and any other doctor who needed to examine my private parts. I pleaded my way out of all the pelvic exams I could, and the ones that I couldn’t avoid felt like rape, with terrible pain and violation.” READ MORE of this article by Chris Bodenner: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/health-story/626104/ 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…
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Macomb Township doctor accused of sexually assaulting assistants found practicing in Canada
“The 22-year-old is one of three former employees of Dr. Mosely who owned Summit Urgent Care in Macomb Township and worked as a pediatrician. As FOX 2 first reported, they claim he used his power and position to force sexual acts on the women and then tried to p!!!ay them to keep quiet.” READ MORE of this article by Taryn Asher and David Komer online producer (7 March 2022): https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/macomb-township-doctor-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-assistants-found-practicing-in-canada 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…
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Investigators fear doctor accused of sexually assaulting assistants fled to Syria
“The former medical assistant, who wants to conceal her identity, said it started when Mosely, the owner of Summit Urgent Care, molested her during a pelvic exam.” READ MORE of this article by Taryn Asher and David Komer online producer (24 February 2022): https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/investigators-fear-doctor-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-assistants-fled-to-syria 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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Former GP Alan Tutin jailed over patient sex assaults
“A former GP has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting women and girls, one aged just 12, over a 24-year period. Alan Tutin, 71, assaulted patients at a Guildford surgery after they went to him with minor ailments including a sore throat and a mole.” READ MORE of this article by the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-48299118 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…
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Doctor who Sexually Assaulted Low-Income Patients Gets No Jail Time
“A doctor who sexually assaulted female patients and took explicit photographs of them with his cell phone at an El Cajon clinic for low-income patients was sentenced Friday to one year of house arrest and five years probation. . . “Abrams pleaded guilty in July to eight counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, three counts of sexual battery and one count of possession of child pornography, involving pictures of an 8-year-old girl. . . READ MORE of this article by Ryan Posner: 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…
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Columbia University will pay $165 million to sexual abuse victims of a former gynecologist
“Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital reached the settlement with 147 women who were patients of Robert A. Hadden, according to a news release from the institution. The money will be used to establish a compensation fund to be distributed to the women. . . READ MORE of this article by Rob Frehse and Zenebou Sylla: https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/07/us/columbia-university-sexual-abuse-gynecologist-settlement/index.html#:~:text=Columbia%20University%20Irving%20Medical%20Center,be%20distributed%20to%20the%20women. 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…
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Court finds former UCLA gynecologist guilty of sexually abusing patients
“For one such suit, settled in 2020 for $73 million, UCLA agreed to create a fund to pay more than 5,500 victims participating in a class action. The payments to individual accusers would range from $2,500 to $250,000. . . READ MORE of this article by Emily Olson: https://news.wgcu.org/2022-10-21/court-finds-former-ucla-gynecologist-guilty-of-sexually-abusing-patients 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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Ex-UCLA gynecologist James Heaps sentenced to 11 years for sexually abusing patients
“A former gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison for sexually abusing female patients, in a criminal trial that came after the university system made nearly $700 million in lawsuit payouts connected to the case. . . READ MORE of this article by CBS/AP: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ex-ucla-gynecologist-james-heaps-sexual-abuse-patients-11-year-sentence/ 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…
