Reporting practices of psychiatrists who knew of sexual misconduct by colleagues.
Of 1423 psychiatrists responding to a national survey, 65% reported treating patients who had been sexually involved with previous therapists. Respondents saw these prior involvements as harmful in 87% of cases but reported the sexual abuse in only 8% of cases. The majority, however, favored mandatory reporting of such incidents. The problem of underreporting and the need for effective management of sexual abuse cases are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011570:Psychiatry; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014481:United States