Hello,
I am a victim and am seeking answers and a possible solution. While examining me, my doctor went through my purse. I went in complaining of a sinus infection and found it odd that he would have me lay on my right side while he prodded at my back. He asked unrelated repetitive questions. I heard something unzip, some rifling (minute or 2) and another zip. I quickly sat up and saw him tossing my purse onto a chair. This cause my coat along with my purse to fall off the chair. He nervously handed me my coat and left the room. When confronted, he denied everything. I called 911 and filed a police report, but an arrest was not possible. I am concerned that there are MANY unsuspecting victims out there.
My question is: Is there a law stating that a physician must have a nurse present when examining a patient? (My friends have always had a nurse in the room during their doctor's visits.)
Any complaint by a patient would result in a "he said, she said" argument.
I am sick over this and cannot accept that there is no solution. How can I go about resolving this?
I have written those who deal with medical misconduct, posted blogs, filed a claim with my insurance, but I am afraid that nothing will come of this. If they know they can get away with this atrocious behavior, then what is to stop them from acting on these perverted impulses?
PLEASE HELP.