The crime occurred during bed cleaning, when the young woman was forced to take medicines that left her in a state of vulnerability
The Rio de Janeiro Civil Police arrested a technician in the act, accused of raping a patient at Getúlio Vargas Hospital. The crime occurred during bed cleaning, when the young woman was forced to take medicines that left her in a state of vulnerability. According to the victim’s report, the suspect threatened her and, in recovering conscience, she realized that she was still being sexually assaulted.
The State Department of Health and the Administration of the Hospital expressed repudiation of the incident and made the decision to dismiss the outsourced employee involved in the crime. The severity of the situation generated a wave of indignation between health professionals and the local community, which require strict measures to prevent abuse.
In addition to this case, the authorities are investigating another complaint that involves a nursing technician in a private hospital. The new investigation raises concerns about the safety of patients in health institutions.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Carol Santos
