There is nothing you may take more seriously than your physical health. So when the doctor who is supposed to treat you does give your health the same thought, it may be disappointing, to say the least. Well, this exhibition of disrespect may come to fruition in a rather negative way; that is, in the form of sexual misconduct. It is completely unacceptable for anyone to sexually abuse or assault you, especially your doctor whom you trusted initially. If this has happened to you, please follow along to find out how to effectively accuse your doctor of committing sexual misconduct and how a proficient New York City hospital negligence attorney at Mark L. Bodner, P.C. can help you recuperate from this devastating incident.
What situations constitute a valid sexual misconduct claim against my doctor?
Firstly, you must understand the definition of sexual misconduct. Generally speaking, this is seen when a perpetrator (i.e., your doctor) directs sexual gestures, comments, or violence against a victim (i.e., you). Or, if your doctor threatens, intimidates, or coerces you to go along with these acts. Understandably, you may be left confused, distraught, and overwhelmed after having an unwelcome encounter with your doctor. Well, you may be assured that you have a valid sexual misconduct claim against them if any of the following scenarios resonate with you:
- Your doctor may not have given you privacy when changing out of your street clothes and into your given drapery.
- Your doctor may have touched intimate parts of your body during a physical examination without a clinical justification.
- Your doctor may have performed an intimate physical examination on you in the presence of others without your consent.
- Your doctor may have made sexually suggested remarks about your body or underclothing that were not clinically relevant.
- Your doctor may have asked about your sexual history when it was not clinically relevant given your requested examination or consultation.
What is the procedure for accusing my doctor of sexual misconduct?
You must not remain silent and stand idle after your doctor makes you the victim of their sexual misconduct. This is because they may be performing the same wrongful practices on their other patients, as well. So please, we strongly encourage you to drop everything and notify the hospital or office where this doctor practices. This may prompt a formal investigation that, at least for the time being, temporarily suspends them from seeing patients.
Then, you may have grounds to press criminal charges against your doctor. This is because sexual assault is a Class A misdemeanor in New York States. This may require them to pay fine, serve time in prison, register as a sex offender, and pay for other penalties. Lastly, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit (i.e., a medical malpractice lawsuit) against your doctor. This is so you may recover compensatory damages for your troubles, along with achieving justice in the matter.
At any rate, please contact a talented New York City medical malpractice attorney today. We, at Mark L. Bodner, P.C., look forward to your phone call.