Doctor Arrested for Anaheim, California Sexual Assault
An Anaheim doctor has been arrested on charges of sexual assault relating to “inappropriate touching” of female patients that apparently went on between July of last year and June of 2008.
The Orange County Register is reporting that the good doctor, David Hung Do worked at Kaiser Permanente, and that he has been charged with sexually abusing at least three female patients he was treating. These women were aged between 18 and 46 years, and were unknown to each other. According to the complaints of two victims, Do, who is a general practitioner, “inappropriately” touched the women under the pretext of conducting an examination. The touching was completely irrelevant to the treatment, the victims said, and a complaint was filed with the hospital authorities. The hospital contacted the Anaheim Police Department, and investigations were launched. A third victim turned up, and she had similar tales to tell of the doctor’s behavior.
According to Kaiser, hospital authorities acted quickly to suspend Do when the first complaint was filed. He has been terminated from service. Do was arrested at his residence in Garden Grove, California, and has since been released after posting bail. The Anaheim Police Department is continuing its search for other victims of the doctor’s behavior. Victims are encouraged to contact the detectives with any information they may have.
Sexual assault in any form is condemnable, but when its perpetrator comes cloaked in a trustworthy and respectable demeanor, it should shock us even more. Dr. Do belonged to a profession that is one of the noblest there is. We don’t think twice before trusting a doctor. The victims have no doubt been impacted psychologically and emotionally by their experiences. You don’t expect to be mistreated when you visit a hospital for treatment, and you shouldn’t.
There are several ways that a sexual abuse incident can affect victims. Even when the physical scars are not visible, the emotional scars remain, leading to long-term complications and the need for counseling. Victims may find it hard to concentrate in the aftermath of an assault, and may withdraw from social life. They may lose confidence, and may experience difficulties in eating and sleeping. These experiences affect your relationships with your loved ones, and can severely impact the quality of your life. Depression and anxiety disorders are not uncommon after experiences like these.
Stress can affect your potential to work and earn a living, and you will likely need psychological counseling and therapy to deal with the situation. Therapy costs money, and insurance may or may not cover the costs of these sessions. Victims must know that there are ways that they can be compensated for the kind of emotional stress they have been forced to undergo. An experienced California sexual abuse lawyer will be able to help you document the kinds of losses you have suffered, so you can receive compensation for these.
The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of sexual abuse. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.
