An orthopeadic surgeon in Australia was fined for taking the photo and sharing it - but said he'd been 'subjected to racism' in his life, which triggered his 'regrettable' actions
An Australian orthopedic surgeon was fined $10,000 for taking and sharing a photo of an unconscious patient's penis, which was tattooed with a swastika. The surgeon, who said he'd experienced racism, shared the image on WhatsApp with colleagues for no clinical purpose and faced criminal proceedings that were later dismissed after a private agreement with the patient. A tribunal found his actions unprofessional but noted his immediate regret and the stress he was under.
