In a welcome move, the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust have now made admissions in respect of the actions of Dr Iuliu Stan and have given a commitment that all those affected will receive fair and prompt compensation.
They have admitted that his prescription and administration of rectal medication was negligent and they will deal with the claims on the assumption that Dr Stan’s actions were sexually motivated. For those patients where Dr Stan carried out a urinary catheterisation or an intimate examination liability will only be admitted if the patient can show that it was “demonstrably unnecessary”. This is despite the fact that it is accepted that Dr Stan’s treatment of his patients was sexually motivated regardless of any clinical justification. We are calling on the Trust to make a full and unreserved admission of liability so that all those affected by Dr Stan’s actions will receive fair compensation.
Despite the Hospital’s apology and admission, there remain many unanswered questions about how Dr Stan was able to act with impunity for so long. It is a vital that Dr Stan’s patients are given the reassurance that lessons have been learned and safeguards are now in place to ensure that no-one else will go through what they have.
We remain committed to ensuring our clients receive proper compensation and the hospital agrees to properly and thoroughly investigate how Dr Stan was able to do what he did for many years and even after he was disciplined for giving rectal medication to a child.
If you or your loved ones have been affected by what happened a member of our specialist Abuse team will be able to help you. We are already representing over 30 people seeking answers and compensation for what was done. All discussions are free of charge and completely confidential. To speak to Gary Walker and his team contact us on 0800 044 8488 or fill in the form here so we can call you back at a time convenient for you.
