Alberta has become the latest jurisdiction to propose stricter sanctions for physicians found
guilty of sexual misconduct with patients. Health minister Sarah Hoffman introduced a bill …

As the instrument through which states regulate the professional conduct of medical
practitioners, state medical boards play a critical role in addressing physician sexual …

An investigative reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was researching a prison doctor
with a troubled history when he decided to page through some other disciplinary folders on …

Patricia A. King, MD, PhD regulatory interventions used to prevent sexual abuse of patients
and colleagues and to provide remedial opportunities where warranted in less egregious …

Despite the strict prohibition against all forms of sexual relations between physicians and
their patients, some physicians cross this bright line and abuse their patients sexually. The …

Study: Most Physicians Reported for Sexual Misconduct Aren't Disciplined by Medical Boards
Page 1 Study: Most Physicians Reported for Sexual Misconduct Aren't Disciplined by Medical …

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently engaged with its member boards
and investigators, trauma experts, physicians, resident physicians, medical students …

THE HOUSE of Delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted the report of
the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs on sexual activity between physicians and …

Abstract The Federation of State Medical Boards defines physician sexual misconduct as
any 'behavior that exploits the physician-patient relationship in a sexual way.'Although …

At long last, a book devoted exclusively to the dilemma of physician sexual misconduct. Until
recently, this was a topic not openly addressed by the medical profession. In fact, patients …