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Allegations of Sexual
Abuse in NZ |
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For 20 years, I have been a
patient of Dr Hiran Fernando. Contrary to the outcome of his trial, I still
totally believe in his innocence and will continue to be a patient of his,
should the Medical Council agree to let him continue in the medical
profession. Dr Fernando has also been very
receptive to answering any questions about the allegations of misconduct made
against him, leading up to his trial. I, and many others I have spoken
to, agree that we have all been treated with respect and professionalism at
all times by Dr Fernando. The allegations made by former
patients all centre around intimate medical examinations, and considering the
indignity one goes through when this examination is performed, a personal
judgment as to what is deemed to be acceptable and appropriate is just that
-- is purely a personal opinion.
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