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Orthopedist Accused of Harassment Allowed to Continue Practice Under Restrictions
Orthopedist Leonid Zeitlin will continue practicing medicine under strict supervision after the Ministry of Health decided not to revoke his license despite indecent behavior charges. He faces allegations of misconduct against his former patient and secretary, with the alleged incident occurring in 2024.
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What happened
- 01Orthopedist Leonid Zeitlin will continue practicing medicine under strict supervision despite indecent behavior charges.
- 02The Ministry of Health decided not to revoke Zeitlin's license but requires another medical professional present during patient consultations.
- 03Zeitlin faces charges related to alleged indecent acts against his former patient and secretary in 2024.
- 04Victims' lawyers criticized the decision, calling it a "disgrace to the entire healthcare system."
- 05Zeitlin's defense team denies all charges and expects an acquittal.
- 06Ichilov Medical Center placed Zeitlin on administrative leave pending the legal proceedings.
His lawyers deny the charges and expect an acquittal, while victims' lawyers condemn the decision to allow him to continue working.
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