Sexual abuse in health care: A case report

Patients under anesthesia are in a state of immense vulnerability. Although rare, such situations create an environment that may lead to abuse. A notification was made to the relevant judicial units by employees working in a private hospital. The notification reported that an anesthesiologist working in the same hospital put the patients under semi-anesthesia after cesarean section surgery back to sleep with active ingredient propofol in the recovery room and then abused them by having anal and oral intercourse. Technical investigation was conducted by the forensic units. Sexual abuse was recorded by hidden cameras placed in the recovery room. Active ingredient propofol and an injector were found at the crime scene, and biological samples were acquired. In conclusion, studies on abuse in health care (AHC) should be increased. We believe that the use of digital measures to prevent abuse, such as placing closed-circuit TV systems in hospitals, will be a deterrent.