Not every out-of-the-ordinary or uncomfortable interaction with a doctor rises to the level of sexual abuse. Certain examinations, for instance, can by nature be uncomfortable but are deemed to be medically necessary. Still, you shouldn’t ignore your gut instincts if something doesn’t seem right or starts to cross a line.
The following list will help you ascertain if sex abuse from a medical professional happened to you.
Sexual Abuse Behaviors
- Lingering touches
- Refusal to allow family/friend/nurse in the room
- Refusal to answer questions on what they’re doing
- Overtly or intrusive sexual questions/comments
- Asking patient for a date
- Telling the patient no one will believe you
- Threats to keep the patient quiet
- Unnecessary vaginal exams
- Unnecessary/ungloved rectal exams
- Inappropriate use of medical instruments
- Inappropriate/sexualized touching
- Masturbating the patient
- Masturbation in front of the patient
- Asking for sexual favors
- Rape
- Sodomy
If you were abused – or even if you are not quite sure – call us today for a completely confidential and free conversation with one of our attorneys.
If you experienced sexual abuse by a physician, you are not alone.
In recent years, legal cases involving sexual abuse by doctors have skyrocketed. Many of these predators are highly respected members of the medical community. While doctors occupy positions of great trust and responsibility, some have taken advantage of patients during medical procedures and examinations, using their exalted positions to commit and cover up their heinous acts.
One notorious example is the former doctor for USA Gymnastics and physician at Michigan State University, Larry Nassar. He was responsible for the sexual assault of more than 150 women. The victims who came forward received justice when Nassar was sentenced to prison in a monumental case.
If you experienced sexual abuse by a physician, call us today. You deserve compensation and justice for the pain endured at the hands of those individuals and institutions that you trusted. The dedicated attorneys and paralegals who make up the Special Victims Team at Pintas & Mullins are here to listen to your story and help guide you through the process of filing a free and confidential claim against the medical professionals responsible.
That is just one of hundreds of cases against medical professionals who abused their position and the dignity of their patients. The medical professionals and the institutions that enabled them must pay reparations for this abuse.
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