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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Doctor jailed after admitting multiple child sexual offences
A doctor has been jailed after he admitted to multiple child sexual offences.
Aug 12, 2025


‘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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Psychiatrist flees before getting convicted of sexually abusing patients
Psychiatrist flees before getting convicted of sexually abusing patients
Jul 7, 2025


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...
Jun 30, 2025


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, 2025


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 29, 2025


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 26, 2025


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 26, 2025


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 24, 2025


Gynaecologist Doctor accused of several rapes
A 61-year-old man worked in the town as a gynaecologist – he’s being accused of rape by 20 women between the years of 2009 and 2015.
Jun 17, 2025


Doctor convicted of patient's sex abuse
doctor was found guilty in the courtroom for felony charges of sexual battery and indecent exposure.
Jun 13, 2025
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