Gynecologist at Hospital Tenon accused of physical and psychological violence set back

It is targeted by at least two complaints. The parquet of Paris opened on 28 September a judicial investigation for “rape per person with authority over minor over 15”. The investigations have been entrusted to the protective brigade.

Le Monde with AFP

Professor Emile Darai, Head of the Gynecology-Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine of the Tenon Hospital, Paris, and Endometriosis Specialist, has been put in “withdrawing his Responsibilities of Head of Service and Pedagogical Manager, “announced the AP-HP and Sorbonne University, Friday, October 8th. These two institutions decided on September 20 to trigger an internal investigation.

“For this investigation to be held in the greatest serenity, the AP-HP and Sorbonne University have filed with Professor Emile Daraï his withdrawal of his responsibilities as head of department and pedagogical manager,” they explain in A News Release . The situation of the Pr Emile Darai will be reviewed in view of the conclusions of the internal investigation. The accurate date of investigation, planned before the End of October 2021, will depend on the number of hearings to be programmed, with an interim report if the mission considers it possible. “

Professor Darai, who always consults, has been accused by several ex-patients to practice vaginal and rectal examinations in a brutal way and without asking for consent. According to the AP-HP, “six claims were sent to the Tenon Hospital between 2013 and mid-September 2021”, covering “a lack of information around exams practiced during gynecology consultations, exams Painful or lack of consideration. Some situations resulted in a mediation “. “Five new testimonials have been received since mid-September,” also revealed the institution.

It is targeted by at least two complaints. The parquet of Paris opened on 28 September a judicial investigation for “rape per person with authority over minor over 15”. The investigations have been entrusted to the minor protection brigade.

In the end of September by the France-Presse agency, Mr. Daraï said, “I recounted the facts and gave me to the conclusions of the Joint HP and Sorbonne University inquiry.”

The violent acts suffered by women during gynecological and obstetric follow-up are “not isolated facts” in France and call for a “awareness” of the public authorities, concluded in June 2018 a report of the High Council to the equality on this controversial subject.

/Media reports.