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Podcast: Sharma Law - Personal Injury Attorney
Episode: Seaford, DE Psychiatrist and Psychologist Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Description: What constitutes sexual abuse, according to a psychiatrist or psychologist? Sexual abuse by a psychiatrist or psychologist includes any inappropriate sexual behavior or approaches made by the mental health practitioner toward their patient. This includes, but is not limited to, unwanted touching, sexual statements or jokes, harassment, compelled sexual acts, and personal gain from the therapist-patient connection. Such conduct undermines professional ethics and patient trust. According to a recent study, Seaford has one of the highest reported rates of psychiatrist and psychologist sexual abuse in the state, with an average of 20 instances per year. At...