‘Another universe of pain’: Patients allege neglectful care by Ontario doctor / Global

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On October 25, 2018, Marie‑Louise Fitrion alleges that a Toronto doctor behaved in a disturbingly neglectful manner during her childbirth, leaving her in an unimaginable state. The case has sparked serious questions about patient care standards in obstetrics and prompted calls for a thorough investigation.

globalnews.ca / ‘Another universe of pain’: Patients allege neglectful care by Ontario doctor

It was Oct. 25, 2018, the morning of giving birth to her second child, and Marie-Louise Fitrion says it triggered the memory of being sexually assaulted as a child.

citynews.ca / Patients allege neglectful obstetrics and gynecology care by Toronto doctor

Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician’s hand in her vagina. It was Oct. 25, 2018, the morning of giving birth to her second child, and she says it triggered the memory of being sexually assaulted as a child. Fitrion is sharing her experience…

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