
Anaesthetist Dr Adam Hill to return to work after ‘unnecessary’ rectal exam
A doctor who performed an unnecessary rectal examination on a patient will return to work after having his ...
Bizarre case where an anesthesiologist was suspended for performing a rectal exam on a patient.
I admittedly haven’t read both articles completely, but the story goes that the anesthesiologist put the patient to sleep, at which time the colorectal surgeon asked the anesthesiologist to perform a rectal exam to feel the GIST tumor since it is rare and a learning opportunity. Surgeon supposedly took a picture during the exam as well to “distribute” it to other anesthesiologists.
Nurses complained that the patient hadn’t consented to a rectal exam from the anesthesiologist and it was unnecessary, anesthesiologist got suspended, but apparently has now been allowed to return to work. No punishment for the surgeon despite him taking the picture. Not sure if any lawsuit is being brought against the anesthesiologist by the patient.