Surviving the Unthinkable: Sexual Abuse by a Medical Practitioner

    PHOENIX, AZ, November 09, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A medical doctor should never take advantage of his patient and sexually abuse or molest them. When we go to a hospital or doctors office we expect professionalism and concern for the physical ailments we are suffering from. When a doctor breaks this trust with sexual abuse, the amount of emotional and physical damages can be devastating. Unfortunately, many of these cases go unreported, and the victims are left ashamed and left to deal with the pain these doctors have caused them. In the Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale area many doctors have been convicted of inappropriately abusing their patient with inappropriate touching or other sexual advances. Even if you do not intend to report the abuse to the authorities, contacting an Arizona personal injury attorney can help you deal with this traumatic event. An Arizona personal injury lawyer deals with these types of sexual abuse cases with sensitivity and knowledge of the subject, so you can feel comfortable and certain that you are being well taken care of.

There are many different warning signs to look for when you are around your medical doctor. While these warning signs may help prevent a situation where you could be sexually abused, you may still be at risk to become a victim.

Warning Signs
• The doctor gropes or rubs inappropriately during a medical exam
• The doctor request to see you outside the doctor's office in a private setting
• Asks the nurse to leave when giving a medical examination
• Asks you to return frequently to the doctor's office without any medical reason

There are many emotional and physical consequences when you are sexually abused by a medical practitioner. These issues can result in thousands of dollars in medical bills and pain and suffering.

Physical and Emotional Pain
• Swollen genital area
• Bruising/bleeding around private region
• Irritability
• Detachment
• Shame
• Guilt
• Fear
• Suicidal
• Depression

While there may be an immense about of fear about coming forward, taking that first step and contacting an Arizona Personal injury lawyer may be saving lives. In many cases there are more than one patient victimized by an abusive doctor who have not come forward because of fear and shame. This traumatic even can result in medical bills, physical therapy and years of psychiatric attention. While the costs of these treatments can be thousands of dollars, an Arizona personal injury lawyer can help bring this unethical and dangerous doctor to justice for the compensation you deserve.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer

Sexual abuse by a medical practitioner is not only wrong, it is against the law. These doctors should be brought to justice so there harmful behavior does not continue to harm others. There have even been cases where children have been sexually abused by a medical practitioner. In these types of cases, it is best to contact an Arizona personal injury lawyer directly after the incident has taken place. For more information please contact: www.solomonrelihan.com.

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