A nurse took their patient’s blood pressure, then allegedly asked him for sex before telling the man sex was important to ‘be in good health’
The nurse is currently under investigation
A patient in British Columbia, Canada, has filed a complaint against a nurse they accused of offering to have sex with them. The complaint has prompted an investigation into the medical worker by the nursing regulator as well as practice restrictions being placed upon her.
The patient had arrived at the house belonging to nurse practitioner Lori Chern to have his blood pressure taken. However, the patient alleged that, during their visit, Chern caressed his arm and made “remarks that appeared flirty” before taking his blood pressure, The Sun reports.
The alleged incident took place while Chern was conducting the assessment in August. In the complaint, the individual said that the nurse had sat “right next to him” and that after she had taken the reading, “[Chern] complimented the complainant on their physique as well as heart rate and blood pressure, saying they seemed to have the health of an 18-year-old and making other gestures.”
The nurse also allegedly brought up the subject of sex, telling him that “sex was very important for a man to regulate himself and be in good health.” The complainant claimed that she then offered him sex and when he declined, she allegedly told him that he could contact her outside of work for sex if he changed his mind.
What the investigation into Lori Chern means
The man later filed a report with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) against Chern. The report was accompanied by screenshots of text messages that he claimed she had sent him. He also claimed that she failed to complete necessary documentation following his referral from a pharmacist.
According to CTV News, the BCCNM’s enquiry into the complaints against Chern found it had established a prima facie case that Chern committed sexual misconduct as it is defined in the Health Professions and Occupations Act. Prima facie means that there is enough initial evidence to support the claim for a case (although it doesn’t prove that Chern is guilty of the accusation).
The committee concluded that there could be a risk of harm to the public if it did not impose temporary restrictions on Chern’s practice. As such, the nurse has since been prohibited from meeting with patients in her home. According to the order, Chern also holds a position at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital and Princeton General Hospital, although there were no restrictions placed upon that employment.
The order means that Chern may only practice at the two facilities listed until the investigation is complete and the restrictions are lifted or she is dismissed, depending on what the investigation uncovers.
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