Infectious disease specialist Karine Lacombe accused emergency physician Patrick Pelloux of “moral and sexual harassment” Since she spoke, testimonies on sexist and sexual violence in hospitals have multiplied, she assures Le Figaro. “Many messages refer to acts of sexual assault and rape,” laments the infectious disease specialist.
‘They needed to see someone who would show them the way to do it,’ she says of the women who have suffered years of silence in the hospital world. She hopes to free women’s voices by speaking out against the ‘sexist’ and ‘misogynistic’ atmosphere in the medical world. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.