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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


A GP Found Guilty of Child Sex Offences
By David Weber- ABC Network Australia- 14/08/2025- [Douglas William McCarthy]- [Australia] A Doctor who paid tens of thousands of dollars...
Aug 14


Doctor jailed 7 years for sexually harassing a sedated female patient
An Egyptian anesthesiologist working at a government hospital in Kuwait has been sentenced to seven years in prison with hard labour for assaulting an unconscious patient.
Aug 7


‘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


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


Doctor Arrested for Producing Child Pornography on The Dark Web
A 40-year-old doctor has been arrested for producing child pornography and distributing it on the Dark Web.
Aug 1


Subpoena Fight Brings Mormon Church into Doctor Sex Abuse Case
All parties involved in the suit besides Farley have joined Legacy in asking the court to produce records from the church.
Jul 30


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


Former doctor jailed for six years for sexually assaulting patients in Wigan
Vijay Gaikwad was sentenced to six years at Bolton Crown Court for multiple counts of sexual assault. The sentencing follows a thorough investigation by investigators in Wigan and the courageous testimonies of the victims.
Jul 24


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


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


France opens probe into systemic failures behind paedophile surgeon’s decades of child abuse
France has opened a judicial inquiry into systemic failures that allowed a convicted paedophile to practise as a surgeon for years while repeatedly abusing children in his care
Jul 17
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