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More than 100 women have come forward in lawsuits to accuse their Utah OB-GYN of sexual assault.
The doctor's lawyer has said they believe the allegations “are without merit” Next month , the Utah Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal in a civil case brought by his patients.
We asked experts to answer key questions that could help others interpret what is normal, and what’s not, during a visit to the doctor.
Medical experts and patients say it’s OK to ask the OB-GYN to stop no matter where you are in the process of the exam or the visit.
No one knows how often sexual misconduct happens in medicine.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists defines sexual misconduct as “an abuse of power and a violation of patients’ trust”.
You have options when reporting sexual misconduct by an OB-GYN.
State medical boards give doctors a license to practice and punish physicians who break the rules.
Law enforcement can investigate allegations of sexual abuse.
Some states have a limited amount of time to bring charges and prosecute a physician.
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