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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.
5 days ago


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 18


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 15


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 13


Doctor jailed after admitting multiple child sexual offences
A doctor has been jailed after he admitted to multiple child sexual offences.
Aug 13


‘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 6


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 6


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 29


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 28


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 20


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 18


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


Childcare worker charged with sexual abuse offences as 1,200 children to be tested for infectious diseases
By Benita Kolovos - The Guardian - 01.07.2025 - [Joshua Brown] - [PREVENTION] Victorian health authorities are recommending that 1,200...
Jul 1


Minister Receives Letter from Victims Outlining their Asks for an Investigation
Dignity4Patients CEO Adrienne Reilly responded to the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's request for a short paper on the 'wants' of victims and survivors of Michael Shine.
Jun 30


Doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing patients in hospital
A doctor pleaded guilty Monday to sexually abusing sedated patients at his New York City hospital and raping women who were unconscious at his home.
Jun 30


Doctor convicted of sexually assaulting 3 patients loses medical licence
A Toronto doctor previously convicted of sexually assaulting three of his patients has officially lost his medical licence.
Jun 27


Doctor accused of possessing over 5000 child abuse files
A doctor allegedly busted in possession of more than 5000 files of child abuse material is no longer employed.
Jun 27


Former sports coach (91) jailed for sexually assaulting four young gymnasts over 30 years ago
James O’Reilly, last week becoming one of the oldest individuals ever sent to prison in Ireland at the age of 91 for sexually assaulting four young gymnasts
Jun 25
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