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A doctor's sexual advances towards a patient are never ok, even if 'consensual'

  • Written by Ron Paterson, Professor of Health Law and Policy, University of Auckland
imageIt's important patients know what is appropriate and what isn't.from shutterstock.com

In a recent independent review, I recommended chaperones no longer be used as an interim protective measure to keep patients safe while allegations of sexual misconduct by a doctor are investigated.

The review was commissioned by the Medical Board of Australia and...

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