HALIFAX—Two RCMP doctors under police investigation allegedly abused their power over vulnerable young recruits who were “deeply afraid” that speaking out would damage their careers in the national police force, a lawyer who represents RCMP sexual-misconduct victims says. “Women simply don’t feel comfortable coming forward because they’re so deeply afraid of the impact that speaking out could have on their careers.” Read more: Female Mounties allege sexual abuse by doctor at RCMP health office The Halifax doctor, nicknamed Dr. Fingers, has been accused of inappropriate and unnecessary vaginal and rectal examinations, while the Toronto doctor was particularly focused on women’s nipples, McPhee said. Article Continued Below“We’re hearing from claimants about common practices and nicknames for both a doctor in Halifax and one in Toronto,” she said. The complainants don’t believe there was any medical necessity to some of the examinations, she said.

Source: thestar January 27, 2018 02:26 UTC