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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
How Banned Doctors Move Across Europe, Leaving Patients Vulnerable
Oct 1, 2025


Doctor Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Doctor Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Oct 1, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Pathologist Found Stroke Patient was 'Sexually Abused to Death'
Valerie Kneale died in hospital in November 2018, four days after having a stroke; however Pathologists concluded that she passed due to internal injuries caused by sexual assault.
Sep 3, 2025


Government Reaches $18M Settlement with Victims Abused by Indian Health Service Doctor
The federal government recently finalized an $18 million settlement with a group of 12 people who were abused by an Indian Health Service doctor in Montana and South Dakota.
Sep 2, 2025


21 new victims of Michael Shine came forward this summer
21 new victims of paedophile monster Michael Shine have come forward this summer.
Aug 30, 2025


Podiatrist Accused of Sexually Abusing Homeless Woman
A podiatrist has been accused of sexually abusing a homeless patient whom he paid to help clean his office.
Aug 27, 2025


Statutory obligations on medical practitioners regarding child sexual abuse and protection
Due to the high stakes involved in ensuring child protection and preventing harm to children, there are a number of mandatory requirements placed on healthcare professionals
Aug 27, 2025


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, 2025


Medical Council makes 11 professional misconduct findings against doctor
An inquiry into a doctor who worked in Donegal when he was precluded from practising medicine in Ireland due to concerns over possible misuse of controlled drugs has made 11 findings of professional misconduct against him.
Aug 20, 2025


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


Children’s Hospital Doctor Charged With Possessing Over 153,000 Child Abuse Images
A former physician at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has been federally charged with possessing over 153,000 images and 470 videos of child sexual abuse material.
Aug 14, 2025
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