SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
“Sexual misconduct is particularly damaging to the reputation of psychiatry because the damages to patients which result are mental and emotional in nature. If psychiatry loses the confidence of society, its ability to pursue its mission will be damaged.”
American Psychiatric Association
Approved by the Board of Trustees
March 1993
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Ong Ming Tan, Aussie psychiatrist, “highly devious”, jailed for inappropriately touching a group of young patients suffering from serious mental illnesses
Sydney Morning Herald Former patient of psychiatrist Ong Ming Tan tells of 'betrayal' By Paul Bibby July 12, 2015 Psychiatrist Ong Ming Tan One of seven women suing a North Shore medical clinic after they were indecently assaulted by its psychiatrist has described as "cruel" and "devastating" the facility's refusal to accept liability for what happened within its walls. Sixteen months after Ong Ming Tan was jailed for inappropriately touching a group of young patients suffering from serious mental illnesses, one victim has told Fairfax Media that the Greenwich based Northside clinic knew what was happening but failed to [...]
Andrew Leggett, Psychiatrist Down Under, “Patient Pressured Him Into Sex”; Medical Board wanted him suspended but Judge worried about maintaining public confidence in psychiatrists
The Courier-Mail Psychiatrist claims patient pressured him into having sex By Vanda Carson May 19, 2015 Psychiatrist Andrew Leggett A VETERAN psychiatrist given a slap on the wrist for having sex with a depressed former patient says she propositioned him for sex during therapy. Andrew Alfred George Leggett, who currently works in a private practice in South Brisbane, said his patient transferred her “erotic feelings” to him. Dr Leggett today appeared before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal where he admitted he was wrong to have sex with the woman who was suffering from chronic depression. Dr Leggett has [...]
Curtis Steele, Canadian Psychiatrist, 82, Charged with Child Porn, Took Photos of Young Girls
CBC News Former Halifax psychiatrist Curtis Steele facing child porn charges Steele had licence revoked after he was accused of exploiting 14-year-old girl under his care May 8, 2015 Psychiatrist Curtis Steele A former psychiatrist who practised in Halifax and taught at Dalhousie University has been charged with a child pornography offence. Dr. Curtis Steele, 82, is charged with printing and publishing child pornography. The alleged offence took place 11 years ago, between January and December 2004. He is expected to answer to the charges on June 16. In the meantime, Steele has been ordered to stay away from [...]
Joseph Bray, psychiatrist, tells patient distressed over unfaithful husband: “men are not biologically programmed for monogamy”; tells patient: “When my wife dies I will shag as many women as I can”
Daily Herald When my wife dies, I'll sleep with as many women as possible: What psychiatrist told patient betrayed by husband By Jaya Narain May 13, 2015 Psychiatrist Joseph Bray A psychiatrist stunned a depressed patient by telling her: ‘When my wife dies, I will s**g as many women as I can’, a tribunal heard yesterday. The woman had gone to Dr Joseph Bray, 57, in ‘emotional distress’ after learning that her husband had been unfaithful. But Bray, a married father of two, told her that men are not biologically programmed for monogamy and said it was ‘unreasonable’ for [...]
Ravi Shenava, 64-year-old Canadian psychiatrist, charged with sexual assault
Blackburn News Psychiatrist Accused Of Sexual Assault By Matt Weverink April 23, 2015 A 64-year-old man is charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident at a psychiatrist’s office. Police say a 28-year-old woman attended Windsor police headquarters on January 30, 2015 to report an incident that took place earlier that same day. On March 9, 64-year-old Ravi Shenava showed up at police headquarters and was charged with one count of sexual assault in connection with the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor police or Crime Stoppers. Ravi Shenava
Roger J. Palmieri, psychiatrist, sued by patient who alleges she was seduced during “therapy” sessions
Los Angeles Times ORANGE COUNTY FOCUS: NEWPORT BEACH; SUIT SAYS PSYCHIATRIST SEDUCED HIS PATIENT October 27, 1993 A psychiatrist who was suspended from practicing after allegations of drug possession and professional misconduct has been sued by a female patient who alleged she was seduced during therapy sessions. In a lawsuit filed Monday in Orange County Superior Court, Vicki Sauer, 35, of Newport Beach alleged that Dr. Roger J. Palmieri implant(ed) in her mind that she was not ready to be in a relationship with anyone except" the psychiatrist. Palmieri has generally denied the allegations. His attorney, Clifton Peters, could not [...]
Jerusalem psychiatrist arrested for sexually assaulting and molesting patients for five years
http://www.mynet.co.il Google Translation: Suspicion: Orthodox psychiatrist disturbed and had sex with patients Orthodox Neve Yaakov presented himself as a psychotherapist being anxious couples, a patient suspected of having committed indecent acts and other women. During interrogation he claimed that he did things without any sexual connotation Haredi attending a patient suspected of defilement and indecent assault in patients more. The suspect, a resident of Neve Yaakov 44, was arrested this week by the Jerusalem Central Unit for suspected molesting his patients and even slept with one of them. According to the allegations, he hired an ultra-Orthodox organization treatment rooms located [...]
Psychiatrist Adam Osborne, brother of British Secretary of the Treasury, quits own firm after sex with patient allegation
Daily Mail UK George Osborne's psychiatrist brother 'who had sex with patient' quits his own firm leaving it with assets of just £500 By Andrew Buckwell and Adam Luck March 28, 2015 Psychiatrist Adam Osborne The psychiatrist brother of Chancellor George Osborne has resigned from his private medical company, leaving it with assets of just £551. Dr Adam Osborne, 38, was suspended by the General Medical Council two weeks ago pending an investigation into allegations he had a two-year sexual affair with a vulnerable woman patient – a married mother of two with psychiatric issues. Now he has stepped [...]