Question 44812 — women

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Ms. Albane Gaillot questions the Minister of Solidarity and Health about gynecological and obstetrical violence. For several months, a renowned professor, head of the gynecological-obstetrics and reproductive medicine department at Tenon hospital, has been the subject of several complaints: two were filed with the Paris Prosecutor's Office, one resulted in the opening of an investigation on September 28, 2021 for "rape by person having authority over a minor over 15 years old”, the other, dated September 30, for “gang rape”. Following the media coverage of this affair, the StopVOG collective (stop obstetric and gynecological violence) received numerous additional testimonies from former patients. On October 8, the AP-HP announced its “withdrawal from its responsibilities as head of department and educational manager”. However, it can continue to receive patients for consultations and perform operations. The phenomenon is not new. There are numerous testimonies from women who have experienced sexism in their gynecological and obstetrical follow-up. These acts form a continuum, from seemingly harmless acts to the most serious violence. This is not simply the act of an individual but a systemic phenomenon. For the High Council for Equality, the sexist acts during gynecological and obstetrical follow-up are gestures, comments, practices and behaviors carried out or omitted by one or more members of the nursing staff on a patient during gynecological and obstetrical follow-up. In his June 2018 report, he already highlighted the extent of the phenomenon and made recommendations to prevent and prevent such violence. Recently the National College of Gynecologists and French obstetricians (CNGOF) has published a charter of good practices, signed by the entire profession, which will be displayed in professionals' waiting rooms. To produce its effects, it would benefit from being accompanied by a system of control and sanctions. Highlighting gynecological and obstetrical violence reveals a public health issue for women. An acceleration of the training of health professionals, the development of caring care, protection of women in their care journey, are necessary. The fight against gynecological and obstetrical violence is the subject of a national action plan carried out by the Ministry of Solidarity and Health. She asks him what measures the Ministry of Solidarity and Health has in place to prevent acts of sexism in the care pathway, to inform the patients who are victims of it and put an end to impunity for gynecological and obstetrical violence.

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