Medical boards shield accused doctors

Multiple patients and staff filed sexual‑misconduct complaints against a Washington OB‑GYN, yet the state medical board repeatedly declined to revoke or meaningfully restrict his license. The reporting shows specific complaints, patient quotes, and regulatory decisions that track how oversight breaks down in practice. — If medical regulators routinely tolerate or minimize confirmed complaints, patient safety and trust in healthcare institutions are undermined and policy reforms (reporting, transparency, disciplinary standards) become necessary.