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Hospital Didn’t Verify Newly Hired Doctor’s Garda Vetting or References
The HSE failed to have garda vetting in place or verify references when it hired a doctor who was suspended for forging prescriptions to obtain drugs for personal use, an internal review has found.
3 days ago


Radio Interview- Aired 13.10.2025
Adrienne Reilly, CEO of Dignity4Patients, on The Agenda to share the latest update on the campaign for a public inquiry into the abuse perpetrated by former surgeon Michael Shine.
Oct 12


Doctor Denies Sexually Abusing Four Patients
A doctor will face trial over allegations he sexually abused four patients - including a teenager. Six counts each of rape and sexual touching without consent after his arrest at a medical centre.
Sep 29


Pathologist Found Stroke Patient was 'Sexually Abused to Death'
Valerie Kneale died in hospital in November 2018, four days after having a stroke; however Pathologists concluded that she passed due to internal injuries caused by sexual assault.
Sep 3


21 new victims of Michael Shine came forward this summer
21 new victims of paedophile monster Michael Shine have come forward this summer.
Aug 30


Statutory obligations on medical practitioners regarding child sexual abuse and protection
Due to the high stakes involved in ensuring child protection and preventing harm to children, there are a number of mandatory requirements placed on healthcare professionals
Aug 27


Chaperones: A safeguard for both doctor and patient
Trust is the foundation of the patient-doctor relationship. Patients should be able to trust that their doctor will behave professionally towards them; this is of particular importance where clinical assessments involve intimate examinations of patients.
Aug 26


Medical Council makes 11 professional misconduct findings against doctor
An inquiry into a doctor who worked in Donegal when he was precluded from practising medicine in Ireland due to concerns over possible misuse of controlled drugs has made 11 findings of professional misconduct against him.
Aug 20


A&E doctor who had relationship with female patient is suspended
A doctor has been sanctioned over “sexually motivated misconduct” involving a woman patient.
A tribunal found A&E medic Matthew Young’s behaviour was “opportunistic” rather than “predatory”.
Aug 17


5 new lawsuits filed over alleged sexual abuse by doctor
Five new lawsuits were issued against Providence Health & Services, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, and Kadlec Clinic – Associated Physicians for Women due to the medical centers’ alleged failure to protect their patients from suspected sexual abuse
Aug 12


Doctor jailed after admitting multiple child sexual offences
A doctor has been jailed after he admitted to multiple child sexual offences.
Aug 12


A victim of historical abuse in Ireland on confronting his attacker twenty years on
A MAN WHO was raped by a former social worker and court clerk embroiled in the notorious Kincora Boys’ Home scandal has spoken publicly for the first time about the abuse he suffered.
Aug 9


Doctor jailed 7 years for sexually harassing a sedated female patient
An Egyptian anesthesiologist working at a government hospital in Kuwait has been sentenced to seven years in prison with hard labour for assaulting an unconscious patient.
Aug 7


Hospital Nurse Charged in Child Abuse Case
A 26-year-old nurse from a hospital in suburban Paris reportedly faces charges for sexual assault on minors after authorities discovered videos involving infants, prosecutors announced Saturday.
Aug 5


State to deliver 'bespoke response' to calls for public inquiry into surgeon's decades of abuse
THE HEALTH MINISTER has told victims of paedophile Michael Shine that she is working to deliver “an appropriate and bespoke response” to address serious issues raised around his abuse.
Jul 29


When Medical Staff Sexually Abuse Patients, the Consequences can be Devastating, Even Life Threatening
The importance of trauma informed healthcare cannot be underestimated. Healing starts with understanding- trauma informed healthcare providers don't just treat illness, but the person behind the symptoms.
Jul 28


NHS bosses who silence whistleblowers to be banned from health service
NHS managers who silence whistleblowers will be banned from working in other senior health service roles, the government has announced.
Jul 19


Minister for Health (Jennifer Carroll MacNeill) responds to victims' call for an investigation.
Dignity4Patients, representing the victims and survivors of Michael Shine, welcomes the recent correspondence from Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD.
Jul 19


Doctor faces sexual assault charges
A former doctor in Pembroke, Ont., who lost his license to practice medicine is facing four criminal charges including the alleged sexual assault of two minors.
Jul 16


Radio Interview – Aired 01.07.2025
Dignity4Patients CEO Adrienne Reilly talks to Ken Murray of LMFM Radio regarding the short paper submission by victims of Michael Shine to Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill outlining the wants and needs of victims in an investigation / public inquiry into the state failings regarding their abuse.
Jun 30
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