Emile Darai, an endometriosis specialist, investigated for rape, was definitely indented of his functions as head of the gynecological-obstetrics and reproductive medicine department at Tenon hospital.
The renowned gynecologist has also been withdrawn by The Sorbonne of his position as educational manager at the prestigious university.
A final decision
The decision of the AP-HP (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris) intervenes after the withdrawal of the doctor’s responsibilities on October 8 so that the internal investigation can proceed peacefully.
For Sonia bisch, founder of SVOG (Stop Obstetric and Gynecological Violence), this sanction makes it possible to achieve “that there is an awareness that is beginning to be made in the general population“.
Impunity must end
For her, “Professor Darai is just the tree that hides the forest. It is impunity Who _must stop_. The order of physicians was pinned down by a report from the Court of Auditors which says that 22% of patient complaints are investigated and 78% are closed. it’s not acceptable“.
For Sonia Bisch “the omerta started to break but it’s not sufficient“. She specifies that she regrets”strongly that it is not suspended, the time of the investigation, its operations and its consultations. ”
Complaints and testimonies of gynecological violence are pouring in
According to the SVOG association, Professor Daraï would be implicated by 14 complaints in criminal proceedings. SVOG has reportedly received around 40 complaints about practitioners in the gynecologist’s department.
She would also receive 200 testimonials each month concerning gynecological and obstetric victims. coming from all over France.