is this an appropriate punishment?

[PrideNeverDie]

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http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_13887704

Dr. Twana Sparks, who was accused of performing non-authorized genital exams on male patients without their consent while they were under anesthesia, will not lose her medical license and has signed an agreement with the New Mexico Medical Board that allows her to continue to practice, but with numerous restrictions.

"(A) For many years, up to and including at least July 17, 2007, Respondent performed genital exams on many of her Ear, Nose and Throat patients while they were under anesthesia without obtaining prior written, informed consent from the patients and did not refer to the exams in the patients' hospital records."

"(B) For many years while she was performing Ear, Nose and Throat surgeries at the Gila Regional Medical Center, Respondent wrote messages and created artistic images on the bodies of many of her patients while they were under anesthesia without obtaining the patients' prior written informed consent."

 

[Brain Bucket]

 

[colbgw02]

If only someone had stopped this behavior back when she was in medical school. Back then, it was just oral exams in the club.

 

[Ost3oclast]

I know her personally. It was a weird situation......she's still there practicing.

 

[dyspareunia]

I know her personally. It was a weird situation......she's still there practicing.

How personally?

 

[Ost3oclast]

How personally?

I didnt date her if thats your inclination. We live in a small town. I was pre-med. My parents were friends with her. Put 2 and 2 together.

 

[JustMeditate]

I love how molestation is just an "unauthorized genital exam" if you're a doctor on the clock.

Holy hell, that's messed up. :/

 

[GangaMaster]

After applying a dressing to the surgical site, Dr. Sparks, who was also the hospital chief of staff, reached inside the patient’s boxer shorts without wearing gloves, fished out his penis and pointed it at the ceiling. She observed fluid filled vesicles on the side of the shaft, indicating a sexually transmitted disease, and shouted “Oh Gross!” She then slapped the head of his penis three times, saying “Bad boy, bad boy, bad boy!” with each strike, as her all female operating team erupted in laughter.

 

[deleted500612]

If this was a male ENT fondling the genitals of anaesthetized female patients, he would not only lose his license, but would be in jail. When it's a female ENT performing unauthorized examinations on male patients though, its a slap on the wrist and she goes right back to practicing. "equality" they say...

 

[cbrons]

If this was a male ENT fondling the genitals of anaesthetized female patients, he would not only lose his license, but would be in jail. When it's a female ENT performing unauthorized examinations on male patients though, its a slap on the wrist and she goes right back to practicing. "equality" they say...

This is exactly what I thought. The pigs on the medical board should be put in orange jumpsuits along with this freakazoid. Tired of the double standards.

 

[Priapism4tooLong]

If this was a male ENT fondling the genitals of anaesthetized female patients, he would not only lose his license, but would be in jail. When it's a female ENT performing unauthorized examinations on male patients though, its a slap on the wrist and she goes right back to practicing. "equality" they say...

To be fair though, girls don't like the look of the penis so its not really considered sexual. But GUYS LOVE THE VAJAY JAY

 

[Siggy]

If this was a male ENT fondling the genitals of anaesthetized female patients, he would not only lose his license, but would be in jail. When it's a female ENT performing unauthorized examinations on male patients though, its a slap on the wrist and she goes right back to practicing. "equality" they say...

If you really want your mind blown, look at the punishment for when a female teacher decides have a go with a male high school student.

 

[Brain Bucket]

That sounds pretty ****ed up. I suspect (hope) the article isn't accurate.

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[DocVapor]

If you really want your mind blown, look at the punishment for when a female teacher decides have a go with a male high school student.

Final episode of Bates Motel had some thoughts about that sort of thing that they felt like sharing.

 

[evilbooyaa]

How is this not considered severe sexual misconduct? How does she still have her license? How is she STILL PRACTICING?

These are the outliers that make people bad-mouth physicians. Sad that the board couldn't do the right thing.

 

[Ost3oclast]

How is this not considered severe sexual misconduct? How does she still have her license? How is she STILL PRACTICING?

These are the outliers that make people bad-mouth physicians. Sad that the board couldn't do the right thing.

Last time I checked she was still on the OR there. There were a lot of insurance companies that dropped her and it was pretty bad PR overall. This is pretty old I'm surprised it barely surfaced on SDN.

 

[Arkangeloid]

To be fair though, girls don't like the look of the penis so its not really considered sexual. But GUYS LOVE THE VAJAY JAY

Actually, the first time I saw a vagina IRL was in Gross Anatomy, and it was kinda gross tbh.

 

[evilbooyaa]

Actually, the first time I saw a vagina IRL was in Gross Anatomy, and it was kinda gross tbh.

I imagine seeing dead genitalia won't be a turn on for most people.

 

[Brain Bucket]

To be fair though, girls don't like the look of the penis so its not really considered sexual. But GUYS LOVE THE VAJAY JAY

 

[GangaMaster]

Vaginas are the most disgusting thing I've ever seen in my life. When a girl nudges me to eat her out, I slap her and take my purse and leave.

 

[Anastomoses]

I know her personally. It was a weird situation......she's still there practicing.

tell more!!

Actually, the first time I saw a vagina IRL was in Gross Anatomy, and it was kinda gross tbh.

Yes, we know you prefer the S5 dermatome.

 

[Psai]

Actually, the first time I saw a vagina IRL was in Gross Anatomy, and it was kinda gross tbh.

Somehow I'm not surprised.

 

[Arkangeloid]

Somehow I'm not surprised.

🙁

 

[malaika]

genital exams on male patients without their consent while they were under anesthesia

After applying a dressing to the surgical site, Dr. Sparks, who was also the hospital chief of staff, reached inside the patient’s boxer shorts without wearing gloves, fished out his penis and pointed it at the ceiling. She observed fluid filled vesicles on the side of the shaft, indicating a sexually transmitted disease, and shouted “Oh Gross!” She then slapped the head of his penis three times, saying “Bad boy, bad boy, bad boy!” with each strike, as her all female operating team erupted in laughter.

Holy cow!!!! This woman is ruthless!!! She is still practicing?!!!

 

[malaika]

Vaginas are the most disgusting thing I've ever seen in my life. When a girl nudges me to eat her out, I slap her and take my purse and leave.

Men carry purse these days? 😆

 

[malaika]

To be fair though, girls don't like the look of the penis so its not really considered sexual. But GUYS LOVE THE VAJAY JAY

What are you talking about?
Peens is the most oh so beautiful thing ever! esp. an erect one.

Sorry for my post. Just have to be honest. #okbye

 

[colbgw02]

Men carry purse these days? 😆

 

[touchpause13]

2 things.

1) this woman is a monster and should be in prison

2) what's up with the vagina hate? I love vaginas, I think they are way more sexy looking than penises (peni? Penes?)

 

[malaika]

2 things.

1) this woman is a monster and should be in prison

2) what's up with the vagina hate? I love vaginas, I think they are way more sexy looking than penises (peni? Penes?)

I totally agree. I'd like to see this witch prosecuted!

 

[Priapism4tooLong]

They say every thread has at least 1 slut in it, i wonder who it is in this thread. I'm not naming names.

 

[touchpause13]

They say every thread has at least 1 slut in it, i wonder who it is in this thread. I'm not naming names.

You can just go ahead and say it's me. Wouldn't be the first time I've been called a slut here

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

The only way I would find it acceptable for her to keep her license is if she has to tell every patient she sees what she did and why she did it, then have them sign a form documenting they are aware of her past crimes and would still like to proceed under her care.

 

[DermViser]

If this was a male ENT fondling the genitals of anaesthetized female patients, he would not only lose his license, but would be in jail. When it's a female ENT performing unauthorized examinations on male patients though, its a slap on the wrist and she goes right back to practicing. "equality" they say...

I'm sure all the females on the medical board said "You go, girl!"

 

[DermViser]

Actually, the first time I saw a vagina IRL was in Gross Anatomy, and it was kinda gross tbh.

Yeah, that whole lack of perfusion thing tends to make it not look as good.

 

[DermViser]

🙁

He's not surprised bc if anyone saw a real vagina for the first time on a dead cadaver, they would find it gross. You'd be weird if you found it attractive.

 

[DermViser]

Garner claims she personally delivered her first complaint on Sparks’ conduct to Gila Regional’s Director of Anesthesia, Mark Donnell, M.D. According to Garner, Donnell laughed and said, “Oh, wait, is Twana doing one of her exams again?”

I think I'm going to be ill.

 

[DermViser]

To be fair though, girls don't like the look of the penis so its not really considered sexual. But GUYS LOVE THE VAJAY JAY

According to the article, the woman was a lesbian, so it would partly fit in with your statement.

 

[Ost3oclast]

I'm guessing she can't work on someone under general anesthesia anymore? And where is the anesthesiologist in all this?

I suspect they have no hard evidence? Or this would be open and shut. I just read all the extra stuff she has to do...eeek.

She still performs surgery under general.

 

[Ost3oclast]

According to the article, the woman was a lesbian, so it would partly fit in with your statement.

She is indeed.

 

[Ost3oclast]

Garner claims she personally delivered her first complaint on Sparks’ conduct to Gila Regional’s Director of Anesthesia, Mark Donnell, M.D. According to Garner, Donnell laughed and said, “Oh, wait, is Twana doing one of her exams again?”

I think I'm going to be ill.

Didnt know it was Donnell. Not surprising though...

 

[tco]

I'm guessing she can't work on someone under general anesthesia anymore? And where is the anesthesiologist in all this?

I suspect they have no hard evidence? Or this would be open and shut. I just read all the extra stuff she has to do...eeek.

I would guess that there was no hard evidence, too... He was under anesthesia, after all.

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[AdamAustin]

Well to my knowledge these kind of non-authorized examinations are taking place more frequently than expected. I feel there is a need of strict law which severely punish those who doesn't follow the medical rules. Due to inadequacy in law & order, these kind of cases are still taking place. Where the the culprit is roaming everywhere easily.

 

[deleted500612]

I'm guessing she can't work on someone under general anesthesia anymore? And where is the anesthesiologist in all this?

I suspect they have no hard evidence? Or this would be open and shut. I just read all the extra stuff she has to do...eeek.

She can, she just has to have a chaperone present for her surgeries now. The nurse anesthetist is the one who reported her to the head anesthesiologist, who laughed it off with "Oh, is Twana doing one of her exams again?" The nurse then went to the medical board, which was how this whole inquiry came about. She was unsurprisingly fired from the hospital shortly afterward for whistle blowing and there is a wrongful termination lawsuit going on now. Apparently they dont want to let Dr. Sparks go though because she is the only ENT within 100 miles and is a huge cash cow for the hospital...