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'Scoping Exercise' into Michael Shine Abuse to get Cabinet Approval
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is expected to bring a memorandum to Cabinet on Wednesday for sign-off of what is understood to be a precursor to a statutory inquiry.
Nov 24


HSE Criticised in WRC Sexual Harassment Decision
The health service has been severely criticised for failing to suspend a senior hospital pharmacist for over a year after complaints of repeated sexual harassment were made against him by a more junior employee
Nov 11


US Army Gynecologist Accused of Secretly Filming Patients During Exams
Military officials in Texas have suspended a US army gynecologist over allegations he inappropriately touched and secretly filmed dozens of women during appointments at an on-base medical center.
Nov 11


Doctors with Records for Violent or Sexual Crimes Granted Licenses in Finland
At least 20 doctors with licences to work in Finland had been restricted from practicing medicine by authorities in another country, often following a conviction for a serious crime.
Nov 10


Doctor Suspended After Sexually Harassing Younger Colleague
A doctor accused of pouring beer down a younger colleague's cleavage before licking it off and touching her breasts has been suspended for a year.
Nov 7


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


Doctor Struck Off For Sexually Harassing Colleagues
Dr Steven Roberts, a consultant anaesthetist at Hull Royal Infirmary, touched both women and "made inappropriate and sexually motivated comments", a disciplinary tribunal found.
Oct 25


Doctor Was Let Back Into the NHS After Lying on his CV.
A doctor accused of sexual misconduct was previously struck off for lying about his qualifications. Dr Velmurugan Kuppuswamy was allowed to practice again despite objections from the General Medical Council (GMC) – and within months of returning to the NHS he allegedly groped and made disturbing sexual comments to junior colleagues.
Oct 21


No Action Against Cumbrian Doctor Twice Accused of Child Sex Crimes
A district judge has refused to approve a police request to impose restrictions on a Cumbrian doctor who was twice investigated for alleged child sex offences.
Oct 8


Anger over disgraced doctor still practicing medicine
urgent need for a consistent, international approach to medical regulation. A ban should mean a ban, across all borders internationally, and certainly there is no excuse for this lapse in regulatory enforcement in Europe
Oct 7


Why sanctioned doctors still find refuge here (in Ireland)—and what to do about
Why sanctioned doctors still find refuge here (in Ireland)—and what to do about
Oct 2


How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
Oct 1


Doctor Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Doctor Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Oct 1


Doctors treating NHS patients without complete ID checks
Identification requirements to obtain a medical licence from the GMC were relaxed during the pandemic, but years later at least 341 physicians remain unverified
Sep 30


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


Surgeon's Workplace Sexual Behaviour 'Went Unchallenged'
A heart surgeon who sexually assaulted five female staff members working on his department has been described as "arrogant and crude".
Sep 15


Medical Board Lets Three Doctors with History of Sexual Misconduct Stay Licensed
Medical board lets 3 doctors with history of sexual misconduct stay licensed
One physician exposed himself, asked patient to have sex
Sep 8


Doctor Arrested in Louisiana Child Sex Crimes Investigation
A Mississippi Coast doctor arrested in Louisiana is charged with felonious indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor
Sep 7


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
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