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Sydney Doctor Denies Abusing Six Patients
A Sydney doctor charged with allegedly sexually touching or raping patients has been granted bail after a court heard some of the incidents “simply could not have occurred”.
Jul 21, 2025


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, 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


State accused of ignoring its liability for redress
The Government has been accused of refusing to acknowledge the O’Keeffe judgment, by claiming the State does not bear liability for historical child sex abuse in schools.
Jul 17, 2025


Attorney General Mayes Announces Conviction of Psychiatrist for Sexual Abuse
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that a Pima County Superior Court has reached a guilty verdict on all counts in the trial of 57-year-old Muhammad Saeed, M.D., a former Psychiatrist, who practiced from 2004-2020.
Jul 13, 2025


Chiropractor Faces New Charges as More Alleged Victims Come Forward
chiropractor already facing criminal sex abuse charges is now accused of assaulting additional victims
Jun 19, 2025


Patients put at risk as dentists sanctioned abroad are allowed to practise in Ireland
Patients put at risk as dentists sanctioned abroad are allowed to practise in Ireland
May 15, 2025


Medical chaperones could protect patients from abuse. More hospitals are using them.
Medical chaperones could protect patients from abuse. More hospitals are using them
Apr 23, 2025


More Allegations at Oregon Youth Detention Center Paint a Picture of Systemic Abuse
In the past several months, several allegations of misconduct levied against staff at the Oregon Youth Authority have painted a picture of pervasive sexual abuse of youth placed in the state’s juvenile justice system.
Apr 18, 2025


Former Winnipeg doctor convicted of sexually assaulting 6 patients loses bid to get licence back
A former Winnipeg doctor who lost his licence to practise after sexually assaulting six patients has denied reinstatement, after he argued allowing him to practise again would help ease a shortage of family physicians in Manitoba.
Mar 23, 2025


Male nurse who ‘cornered’ and sexually assaulted co-worker in care home avoids prison sentence
By Andrew Phelan - Irish Independent - 26/09/2024 - [IRELAND] - [Liju John] A male nurse at a care home falsely imprisoned and sexually...
Sep 26, 2024


Predatory ex-nurse will 'die in jail' after being convicted of catalogue of abuse against young boys
By James Tozer - Daily Mail - 23.09.2024 - [ENGLAND] - [ Graham Goodchild] A depraved former children’s hospital night superintendent was...
Sep 22, 2024


Justice Minister expects fresh legal advice on Shine report
By Ruth O'Connell - LMFM - 13.09.2024 - [IRELAND] - [Public Inquiry] Only nine of the almost 350 men supported by Dignity4Patients have...
Sep 13, 2024


Psychiatrist suspended, accused of sexually abusing patient
By Trevor Wilhelm - Windsor Star - 11.09.2024 - [CANADA] - [ Sean Carlysle Prabhu] A Windsor psychiatrist’s licence has been suspended...
Sep 10, 2024


Medical Council apology and response to the Report of the Royal Commission into Abuse
By NZDoctor - 26.07.2024 - [NEW ZEALAND] - [Public Inquiry] Medical Council Chair Dr Rachelle Love responds to the final report from the...
Jul 25, 2024


Board reinstates doctor’s license after conviction for assaulting patient
By Clark Kauffman - Capital Dispatch - 10.07.2024 - [USD] - [Dr. V K] The Iowa Board of Medicine has agreed to reinstate the license of a...
Jul 9, 2024


Calgary doctor facing new sexual assault charge
By Meghan Grant - CBC News - 08/05/2024 - [Ali Ayyaz Chatha] - [CANADA] A Calgary family doctor has been charged with sexual assault — the...
May 7, 2024


Abuse leaves patient feeling 'violated by NHS'
By Jen Smith - BBC News - 01.05.2024 - [UK] - [Iuliu Stan] A patient from Cornwall who was abused by a doctor at the Royal Cornwall...
Apr 30, 2024


Doctor Sexually Abused Kids At Brookwood Secure Center
By Michael Mashburn - Daily Voice News - 18/04/2024 - [USA] - [Maya Hayes] A state psychologist is accused of sexually abusing numerous...
Apr 17, 2024


New rules would strengthen protections against sexual misconduct by doctors. Here's how
By Scott Fallon - North Jersey News - 16/04/2024 - [USA] - [Prevention] Routine physician examinations in New Jersey may change under new...
Apr 16, 2024
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