New York:
A 68-year-old Indian-origin main care doctor within the US state of Georgia has been indicted on a number of counts of sexual assault inflicted on 4 of his feminine veteran sufferers throughout routine check-ups over a 12-month interval, the Department of Justice has mentioned.
Rajesh Motibhai Patel who labored on the Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in Decatur, Georgia is accused of violating his sufferers’ constitutional proper to bodily integrity whereas performing beneath color of regulation and for participating in undesirable sexual contact, it mentioned in a press launch dated May 4.
“Patel allegedly sexually abused his female patients between 2019 and 2020 and violated his oath to do no harm to patients under his care,” said US Attorney Ryan K Buchanan.
“Veterans and their families expect and deserve the highest quality of healthcare delivered in a safe and accountable setting,” mentioned Veterans Affairs Inspector General Michael J Missa.
“Our Veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our country and deserve the best medical treatment and highest quality of care,” Buchanan was quoted as saying.
This case is being investigated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, the discharge added.
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