Allegations Unveiled: Two Hospitals in Hot Water Over Doctor’s Misconduct

In a surprising turn of events, two hospitals in Washington state, Providence Health & Services and Kadlec Regional Medical Center, find themselves facing lawsuits over allegations of sexual misconduct by former Dr. Mark Mulholland. It seems that for some doctors, the Hippocratic Oath comes with a side of scandal. Patients are claiming they were left exposed and at risk, with one shocking account detailing a visit that ended with a patient bleeding for days. That’s not quite the “care” we sign up for when we walk into a medical facility, is it?

The lawsuits allege that these hospitals ignored multiple complaints about Dr. Mulholland’s troubling behavior over several years. Reports say staff received warnings, but apparently, those fell on deaf ears. If doctors and nurses can’t keep their hands to themselves, then what’s next? And let’s face it: we depend on our healthcare providers to be the pinnacle of trustworthiness, not the ultimate test of our resilience against potential harm.

One lawsuit even talks about a 2017 incident where a patient reported being examined without gloves—yikes! What next, no masks during a pandemic? The survivors are speaking up, demanding changes and accountability from these medical institutions. It’s hard to believe we’re still fighting such battles in a world where we should be able to expect safe care. So, what are your thoughts? Should hospitals be held more accountable for the actions of their staff?

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