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In a shocking turn of events, a rape survivor was reportedly turned away from the Med Campus IV of the Linz Kepler University Hospital (KUK), sparking a storm of indignation. The provincial governor responsible for health, Christine Haberlander (ÖVP), labeling this move as "unquestionably unacceptable."
From now on, each KUK employee will undergo training and sensitivity sessions on this crucial matter. The hospital has expressed its regret for the incident.
Meanwhile, a 27-year-old suspect was arrested in Vienna's city center following an alleged rape An homeless woman shared her traumatic ordeal with street workers of the homeless association B 37 at the beginning of April, revealing a brutal sexual attack she'd experienced just hours prior, according to the Kronen Zeitung. With the help of a social worker, the victim made her way to the hospital for treatment and evidence collection.
After a phone call with the KUK, the woman was admitted and directed to the gynecological outpatient clinic. But alas, due to a lack of available capacity on that day, she was subsequently dismissed and advised to go to the intake hospital. Disheartened by this, the psychologically fragile victim declined any further assistance and also refused to file a report, according to the homeless association.
Baffling Rejection
"It's incomprehensible that a woman who suffered such a horrific ordeal was turned away. Such a scenario should be self-evident in Austrian hospitals," Haberlander underscored on Thursday.
"We express our apologies for this mishap, and we are dedicated to ensuring that a rape victim will never face such rejection in the future," said KUK's managing director Franz Harnoncourt. In collaboration with the victim support team's experts, all hospital staff will receive training in delicate case management.
A thorough investigation is likely to follow, as well as changes to hospital policies to prevent future occurrences like these. Both the hospital and Austrian authorities are expected to take action to halt similar incidents and prioritize the care of every patient, regardless of the day they arrive.
Sources:
[1] [Kronen Zeitung] | ["Hospital turns away rape victim"]
[2] [Austrian Press Agency (APA)] | ["Governor criticizes KUK hospital for turning away rape victim"]
[3] [Referenz] | ["Analysis of hospital emergencies and the Linz Kepler University Hospital incident"]
- The Linz Kepler University Hospital (KUK) has recognized the necessity for all staff to receive training in managing sensitive cases, such as sexual health, mental health, and general news, following the controversial incident where a rape survivor was turned away.
- In light of the disturbing event where a rape victim was dismissed from the KUK, the hospital's managing director, Franz Harnoncourt, assured that improvements in the health-and-wellness sector, including sexual and mental health, will be made to ensure no such rejections occur in the future.
- Both the healthcare system and crime-and-justice authorities are taking steps to prevent instances like the one at KUK, where a rape victim was unwantedly turned away, and prioritize caring for every patient who approaches them for help, regardless of their arrival date or the nature of their complaint.
