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Bessel van der Kolk, Mass. Psychiatrist, fired from his job over allegations that he bullied and denigrated employees
Boston Globe Allegations of employee mistreatment roil renowned Brookline trauma center By Liz Kowalczyk March 07, 2018 Psychiatrist Bessel Vanderkolk Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, a best-selling author on trauma whose research has attracted a worldwide following, has been fired from his job over allegations that he bullied and denigrated employees at his renowned Trauma Center. Van der Kolk was removed as medical director of the Brookline center in January, according to several accounts, although his photo and job description remained prominently on its website until early this week, when the Globe requested information. His firing capped a tumultuous [...]
Korean Psych Kim Hyun Chul may be losing his license – diagnosed celeb without meeting face to face
allkpop Psychiatrist who publicly diagnosed Yoo Ah In with hypomania may be losing his license By jennywill March 12, 2018 Psychiatrist Kim Hyun Chul Psychiatrist Kim Hyun Chul, who previously came under fire for publicly diagnosing actor Yoo Ah In of hypomania based solely on the actor's SNS activity, will be expelled from the Korean NeuroPsychiatric Association (KNPA). After Yoo Ah In became furious with the doctor, the doctor had tried to excuse himself by saying "But I did not become licensed so I could 'Stay put'. To me, it is a duty." He had ultimately deleted and apologized [...]
UK psychiatrist Wendy Burn catches hell for “dangerous claim” of “withdrawal symptoms disappearing within two weeks of stopping antidepressants”
The Herald (Glasgow) Anger over 'dangerous claims' by psychiatrists By Helen McArdle March 12, 2018 Psychiatrist Wendy Burn MENTAL health experts have accused leading psychiatrists of making a "potentially dangerous" claim that most patients' withdrawal symptoms have disappeared within two weeks of stopping antidepressants. A letter signed by dozens of psychiatrists, academics and patients, including in Scotland, has called on the president and the chairman of the Royal College of Psychiatrists to issue an urgent correction. They said the goal of their complaint "is to correct a potentially dangerous misleading public statement". It comes after Professor Wendy Burn, RCPsych [...]
Richard Gorman, Toronto Psychiatrist, pelvic grinding on patient
Toronto Sun #MeToo tips scales against sexually abusive doc By Sam Pazzano March 5, 2018 Excerpt: All of the four doctors, Dr. Richard Gorman, Dr. Joseph Siu-Kan Lee, Dr. Larry Scott Henderson and Dr. Eleazar Humberto Noriega, could return to their practice after serving their suspensions. “If you want to eliminate sexual abuse, you must send a strong message that those who engage in it will lose their licence,” said veteran medical malpractice lawyer Paul Harte. — Gorman, a psychiatrist, then 62, engaged in pelvic grinding and kissed his patient’s breasts. He was hit with a two-year suspension for the [...]
New Mexico Psych Alan Emamdee Sued – 12 former patients accuse him of sexual assaults and abuses
Daily Times Case proceeds against doctor accused of sexual misconduct By Joshua Kellogg March 5, 2018 Psychiatrist Alan Emamdee FARMINGTON — A Santa Fe judge has declined to dismiss claims in a civil lawsuit against Dr. Alan Emamdee and the San Juan Regional Medical Center filed by 12 former patients who accuse the doctor of sexual assaults and abuses. District Judge David Thomson dismissed a motion Wednesday filed by attorneys for the San Juan Regional Medical Center and San Juan Health Partners which sought to dismiss many of the plaintiffs' claims, according to one of the plaintiffs' attorneys, Steve [...]
R N Sahu, Bhopal Psychiatrist, Accused in the case of murder conspiracy
Free Press Bhopal: Hamidia Hospital psychiatrist made accused — By Staff Reporter February 24, 2018 Psychiatrist R N Sahu Bhopal: Psychiatrist at Hamidia Hospital Dr R N Sahu has been made accused in the case of murder conspiracy filed by Fr Anand Mutungal against Archbishop Leo Cornelio and others. The district and sessions court on Friday issued a warrant against Dr Sahu and asked him to appear in court on March 6 to submit his reply. (Free Press has a copy of warrant order). Dr R N Sahu, when contacted regarding the case, refused to identify any of the [...]
Toowoomba psychiatrist charged with rape
South Burnett Times Former Toowoomba psychiatrist on rape charges 27th Feb 2018 by Peter Hardwick UnNamed Toowoomba psychiatrist A FORMER Toowoomba psychiatrist has been charged with two counts of rape. The 48-year-old accused man, who under Queensland law cannot be named unless committed to stand trial on the matters, was not required to be in Toowoomba Magistrates Court today for the brief mention of the case. However, he was represented by solicitor Terani Inoke of Brisbane-based legal firm Avant Law who appeared before the court by telephone. Ms Inoke told the court her firm had received the police brief [...]
Lyn Killick, BC psychiatrist disciplined – business relationship with a patient
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News B.C. doctors college disciplines Maple Ridge psychiatrist Business relationship brings reprimand By Phil Melnychuk February 27, 2018 Psychiatrist Lyn Killick A Maple Ridge psychiatrist has been placed on the conditional-disciplined class of registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. after admitting to failing to maintain professional boundaries with a patient. Dr. Lyn Melvina Killick entered into a business relationship with a patient when she hired that person to do landscaping and excavation work at her personal home, said a release from the college Monday. That violated a section of the college’s standards [...]
Ontario Psychiatrist Christopher Doyle Deemed incompetent – Suspended again
Brampton Guardian ‘Incompetent’: Mississauga psychiatrist suspended again for professional misconduct by Louie Rosella March 1, 2018 Ontario Psychiatrist Christopher Doyle Already disciplined several years ago for having a romantic relationship with a patient while he worked at Credit Valley Hospital, a Mississauga psychiatrist has again been suspended for professional misconduct. The disciplinary committee of the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons found on Feb. 1 that Dr. Christopher Doyle, who is now affiliated with Cambridge Memorial Hospital but still reportedly practices in Mississauga, made a female patient feel “confused, ashamed and humiliated.” The woman also had suicidal thoughts due [...]
Jack Edson, former president of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association, charged with Sexual Contact with young patients
The Associated Press Psychiatrist Charged With Sex Crime in Hospital June 23, 1983 Psychiatrist Jack Edson A former president of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association have been charged with having sexual contact with adolescent boys in an Eau Claire hospital. Jack D. Edson, 54, was freed on $5,000 bond Wednesday after a Circuit Court judge scheduled a hearing July 19 concerning the 18-count complaint. William Lamb of the Eau Claire County district attorney's office said Edson is accused of indecently touching patients aged 12-17 between 1979 and May 1983, sometimes telling them the activity was therapeutic. He completed a two-year [...]