A family doctor in Arkansas, Dr. David Diffine, had his medical license suspended after being accused of performing sexual acts in front of staff and prancing
“around naked in his clinic,”
according to various reports, per PEOPLE.
On Oct. 16, the Arkansas State Medical Board suspended Dr. Diffine’s medical license after receiving a complaint. The board claimed he violated the Medical Practices Act and regulations.
The Arkansas Democrat Gazette says that the doctor reportedly immersed
“in sexual contact, sexual relations, or romantic relationship with a patient.”
The board received a fuss about the doctor back in July, claiming he
“engaged in sexual contact with his staff, who were also his patients and sexually harassed these same individuals,”
per JonesboroRightNow.com.
According to KAI, security footage showed the sexual harassment on July 17 at his clinic.
Per an order,
“The video shows, among other things, Dr. Diffine performing a sexual act with a staff member while other staff members were present and watching.… The video also shows Dr. Diffine walking throughout the clinic naked.”
An emergency suspension was put forth by the board because the doctor showcased
“an ongoing danger to the public in his continued practice of medicine.”
The board will hold a hearing on Dec. 6 to decide whether to revoke or suspend Diffine’s medical license in Arkansas. However, this isn’t the first time Dr. Diffine has faced trouble. Back in 2017, his license was temporarily suspended for overprescribing drugs, but the charges were later dismissed.
