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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Aaron Voon, Perth Child Psychiatrist, Arrested for Videotaping a Boy Peeing in a Canadian Movie Theater
WA News Perth child psychiatrist 'caught filming boy' in Canadian toilets By Emma Young May 30 2016 Psychiatrist Aaron Voon was confronted by angry shoppers after the incident in Canada An exclusive Perth child psychiatrist has been arrested after allegedly using a mobile phone to film a young boy in a shopping centre toilet in Canada. Aaron Voon, of the Successful Development and Therapy Centre at Cockburn Central, was arrested by Canadian police on child pornography charges following the incident in Edmonton, Alberta on May 22. A confrontation between the boy's father and Dr Voon was captured on video [...]
ONG MING TAN, AUSTRALIAN PREDATOR PSYCHIATRIST, EXPOSED ON NATIONWIDE TV
Psychiatrist Ong Ming Tang ABC News Northside Clinic warned about psychiatrist years before indecent assault charges By Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop and Jeanavive McGregor May 18, 2016 Senior staff at Sydney's high-profile Northside Clinic were warned about the "inappropriate" and "dangerous" behaviour of its star psychiatrist, Dr Ong Ming Tan, years before he was stood aside for indecently assaulting patients. Tan was released from jail in March after serving two years for the indecent assault of four of those young women, who he was treating for eating disorders at Northside Clinic and the Metta Clinic, both on Sydney's North Shore. Several [...]
Satyendra Diwan, Sleazebag Penn. Psychiatrist Exposed
Fox 29 FOX 29 Investigates: Delco Psychiatrist Sex Abuse Claims A psychiatrist accused of groping, kissing, even exposing himself to patients, gives up his license. But now says he was pressured into admitting things he didn't do. This, as others step forward. NOTE: We want to caution you about some of the content. By Jeff Cole May 19 2016 Psychiatrist Satyendra Diwan MEDIA, Pa. - Three women tell FOX 29 Investigates a former Delaware County psychiatrist kissed, groped them and even exposed himself during treatment. It's not the first time he's been accused. Satyendra Diwan surrendered his license [...]
Yehuda Baruch, Israeli Psychiatrist, Former Director of Psychiatric Hospital, Accused of Sexually Abusing Suicidal Patient
Haaretz Former Director of Israeli Psychiatric Hospital Accused of Sexually Abusing Suicidal Patient Ronny Linder-Ganz, Ido Efrati and Sharon Pulwer May 08, 2016 Psychiatrist Yehuda Baruch A female patient at Abarbanel Psychiatric Hospital has accused the hospital’s former director of sexually abusing her while she was his patient. Maya Berger, 27, wrote a letter to Health Minister Yaakov Litzman in November 2015, after filing a police complaint and a complaint to the ethics committee of the Israel Medical Association against Dr. Yehuda Baruch, 59. Last week the High Court of Justice lifted a gag order and allowed Baruch’s name [...]
Morris Fraser, Irish Child Psychiatrist – History of Child Sex Crimes Exposed
RTE Child psychiatrist worked after abuse conviction March 31, 2016 Psychiatrist Morris Fraser A child psychiatrist, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a child while working for a Belfast hospital in 1972, was allowed to remain on the British medical register for 24 more years during which he was convicted on abuse charges on two further occasions. Griffith College academic, Niall Meehan, who has published an account of Morris Fraser's crimes, has called for the case to be investigated by the Goddard Inquiry which is conducting Britain's most comprehensive-ever examination of child abuse. Mr Meehan's study, published by Spinwatch, [...]
Sharon Marble, Maine Psychiatrist, booted from “practicing” for two years – “inappropriate personal and romantic relationship with a patient”
Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine WATERVILLE PSYCHIATRIST CENSURED BY MAINE BOARD OF LICENSURE IN MEDICINE April 14, 2016 AUGUSTA, ME – On April 12, 2016 the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine and the Maine Office of Attorney General entered into a Consent Agreement with Sharon Marble, M.D. The Consent Agreement includes a censure and requires education in ethics and professional boundaries. Additionally, the agreement imposed a $1,500 civil penalty, probation and a condition that does not allow Dr. Marble to practice clinical medicine for two years. The discipline was based upon unprofessional conduct by Dr. Marble, which involved [...]
Canadian University Apologizes to Victims for Psychiatrist Misdeeds
The Canadian Press Western University apologizes to victims of psychiatrist who worked at school March 14, 2016 Psychiatrist Stanley Dobrowolski An Ontario university issued an apology Monday for the part it may have played in the "trauma and hurt" suffered by former students abused by a psychiatrist employed at the school more than two decades ago. Western University's apology concerned former London, Ont., psychiatrist Stanley Dobrowolski, who is currently in prison. The university explained it was making the apology after information involving three former students came to its attention earlier this year. "We apologize for the trauma and pain [...]
Sujan Thyagaraj, Roswell, NM Psychiatrist, Flees Country to India when Police start investigating sexual assault of patient
Roswell Daily Record Psychiatrist flees country February 24, 2016 Psychiatrist Sujan Thyagaraj A local psychiatrist is believed to have fled the country this week after Roswell police began investigating an allegation that the doctor had sexually assaulted one of his female patients. An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for Sujan Thyagaraj, 37. He is charged with criminal sexual penetration, a third-degree felony that holds a potential prison sentence of up to three years. The criminal complaint was filed in Magistrate Court in Roswell Wednesday. RPD’s Criminal Investigation Division began the investigation when the alleged victim came to the [...]