Strong criticism against psychiatry: "Patients are powerless"
A new report reveals significant complaints from psychiatric patients about abuse and inadequate treatment, highlighting their feeling of powerlessness.
Nurse technician arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse against patients and a colleague at a hospital in Bahia
A 69-year-old nurse technician in Bahia, Brazil, has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing patients and a coworker at a local hospital.
Guard accused of sexual abuse against a teenager attended at Caps in Eusébio
A security guard at the CAPS facility in Eusébio, Ceará, is facing allegations of sexual abuse against a 13-year-old patient, prompting the public prosecutor's office to demand his removal from duty.
Plastic surgeon arrested suspected of abusing adolescent patient during treatment at hospital in RS
A 73-year-old plastic surgeon was arrested in Canoas, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing an adolescent during a hospital appointment.
Carer sacked for 'wholly inappropriate and despicable' treatment of dementia patient in nursing home
A carer named Donna Gillet was dismissed for her inappropriate sexual conduct towards a 77-year-old dementia patient in a nursing home.
Employee of rehabilitation center arrested for sexual abuse of a minor patient in Oaxaca
An employee at a drug rehabilitation center in Tlalixtac de Cabrera, Oaxaca, identified as F.A.S., has been arrested for sexually abusing a minor patient on multiple occasions.
She came to the office with depression, the psychiatrist abused her. He received six months in prison
The Prague municipal court sentenced psychiatrist Petr Smolík to six months in prison for inappropriate sexual behavior towards a patient, along with a ten-year ban from practice and compensation to the victim.
Violence in Clinics and Practices - Two Thirds of Doctors Report Assaults
Many doctors in clinics and practices face daily abuse, including insults, threats, and physical violence, with two-thirds reporting such incidents.