discipline summaries
Patient 17
Dr. Chung failed to maintain the standard of practice
by repeatedly attempting vaginal examinations on this
virginal patient. The Committee was shocked by the
number of attempts to do a vaginal examination on this
young woman who was not sexually active, virginal and
was developmentally challenged. To repeatedly respond
to requests from a parent to assure virginity is unsupportable. In acting in this matter, Dr. Chung displayed
disrespect and insensitivity.
Patient 19
Dr. Chung failed to maintain the standard of practice
by conducting an unjustified vaginal examination of a
virginal patient, by repeated unnecessary rectovaginal
examinations, and more vaginal examinations than
necessary in the first trimester of pregnancy. The Committee also found this to be unprofessional conduct.
Dr. Chung’s unthinking and mechanical behaviour
displayed an insensitivity and neglect of the patient’s
dignity that on its own would support a finding of
unprofessional conduct.
Reasons for Findings
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