多伦多外科医生Ashwin Maharaj在对病人执行未经证实的、未经同意的程序后被控犯有过失罪。 Toronto surgeon Ashwin Maharaj charged with criminal negligence after performing unproven, non-consensual procedures on patients.

多伦多外科医生Ashwin Maharaj博士被指控犯有造成身体伤害的刑事过失罪,据警方和安大略省医生和外科医生学院称,他未经适当同意未经证实对病人实施了侵入性程序。 Toronto surgeon Dr. Ashwin Maharaj has been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm after allegedly performing unproven, invasive procedures on patients without proper consent, according to police and Ontario’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. 指控是在2024年CPSO调查之后提出的,调查发现Maharaj进行了危险的实验性治疗,但没有获得知情同意,导致其医疗执照被吊销。 The charge follows a 2024 CPSO investigation that found Maharaj engaged in risky, experimental treatments and failed to obtain informed consent, leading to the suspension of his medical license. 一名病人报告说,他未经同意,在17天的时间里接受了多次肛门手术,结果提出了罕见的刑事指控。 One patient reported undergoing multiple anorectal procedures over 17 days without consent, prompting the rare criminal charge. CPSO承认病人感到没有支持,并经营一个治疗基金,尽管有些人说他们没有被告知。 The CPSO acknowledged patients felt unsupported and operates a therapy fund, though some say they were not informed. 5名病人提出了类似的索赔要求,有些报告说遭受了持久伤害。 Five patients have come forward with similar claims, some reporting lasting harm. Maharaj否认所有的指控和为自己辩护的计划。 Maharaj denies all allegations and plans to defend himself. 纪律听证会定于12月举行,与刑事案件分开。 A disciplinary hearing is set for December, separate from the criminal case.