Overview

• Thirteen female healthcare workers at Hospital Reina Sofía in Murcia have accused the head of Emergency Services of prolonged sexual harassment, including unwanted touching over several years.
• An internal report by the SMS Equality Unit corroborated indications of harassment, stating the victims' dignity was harmed and they feared reprisals.
• The accused has been temporarily suspended while the Gerencia del área VII evaluates the next steps in the internal procedure.
• Many complainants were first-year medical residents (MIR) at the time of the alleged incidents, highlighting a significant power imbalance.
• The accused denies the allegations, claims his rights were violated, and plans to sue the complainants while asserting his innocence.