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Rotterdam Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Misconduct with Students and Patient
A 57-year-old internist from Dordrecht, formerly employed at Maasstad Ziekenhuis in Rotterdam, was sentenced Thursday for sexual misconduct involving three medical students and a patient.
Nov 2


Rochester Hills Doctor Accused of Sexually Abuse As Three New Lawsuits Filed
More sexual assault victims have come forward against former Rochester Hills Dr. Oumair Aejaz at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.
Oct 27


Healthcare Board Defends Decision to Suspend Doctor’s License for ‘Sexual Assault’
The Iowa Board of Medicine is defending its decision to suspend the license of a physician assistant facing multiple criminal charges alleging he sexually assaulted female patients.
Oct 21


Prominent Surgeon Accused of Raping Woman at Gunpoint in his NYC Apartment
A prominent surgeon and professor allegedly raped a woman at gunpoint at his Manhattan apartment after the victim had come to him for career advice, according to prosecutors.
Dr. Maurizio Miglietta; currently a professor of surgery at Touro College — was accused of first-degree rape and attempted rape. He was arraigned in state supreme court Tuesday afternoon.
Oct 14


Oakland County Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing, Videotaping Patients
The Oakland County doctor accused of sexually abusing and videotaping numerous patients without their consent over several years pleaded no contest to his charges.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz is accused of sexual abuse and hiding cameras in the changing rooms of his patients. Victims were allegedly videotaped at several hospitals.
Oct 9


Doctor's Licence Suspended Over Sexual Relationship with Patient and Procaine-Fuelled Gatherings
A doctor who “admits that she engaged in sexual abuse” of one male patient and “engaged in disgraceful, dishonorable or unprofessional conduct” with two others she professed her love for in writing, has been suspended.
Sep 4


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


Doctor Charged Over Alleged Indecent Assaults
By Piper Duffy- ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt- 14/08/2025- [John Mateljan]- [Australia] An obstetrician has faced court accused of indecently...
Aug 19


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


Radio Interview – Aired 15.08.2025
Adrienne Reilly, CEO of Dignity4Patients, joined Ken Murray on The Agenda to share the latest update on the campaign for a public inquiry into the abuse perpetrated by former surgeon Michael Shine.
Aug 14


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


‘Deeply disturbed’: Uni under pressure after future doctor punched ex, took selfie
A Queensland university is under pressure to prohibit a medical student from graduating after he was found guilty of repeatedly punching his former partner at the school’s medicine ball.
Aug 5


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


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


Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault
Investigators with the York Regional Police have charged a doctor with two counts of Sexual Assault following incidents at a medical clinic in the City of Markham
Jul 27


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 Charged With Distributing Opioids In Exchange For Sexual Favors
A doctor was charged with distributing opioids without a legitimate medical purpose, soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for opioid prescriptions, and defrauding New Jersey Medicaid
Jul 17


Patient speaks of inappropriate relationship with doctor for first time
A patient with whom a doctor was found to have engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship has spoken publicly for the first time about her experience.
Jul 9


Psychiatrist flees before getting convicted of sexually abusing patients
Psychiatrist flees before getting convicted of sexually abusing patients
Jul 7
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