Paramedic Struck Off After Secretly Administering Abortion Drugs
A shocking case has emerged involving a paramedic who secretly injected abortion drugs into his partner, leading to severe legal and professional repercussions.
Stephen Doohan, a married paramedic, initiated a relationship with a woman he met in Ibiza. Following his separation from his wife, Doohan’s new partner became pregnant, and they had initially agreed to continue with the pregnancy.
Contrary to their agreement, Doohan surreptitiously administered abortion drugs by injecting them into his partner during intercourse, resulting in a miscarriage. The woman grew suspicious and confronted Doohan, who attempted to cover up his actions by persuading her to lie and offering gifts.
The incident came to the attention of Doohan’s employer, the ambulance service, prompting an investigation and police involvement. Doohan was subsequently convicted on two charges and received a 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence. The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service has since removed him from the professional register, citing the emotional and psychological harm inflicted on his victim.
This case draws parallels to another involving Stuart Worby, who was jailed for 12 years for administering abortion drugs to his unsuspecting pregnant girlfriend, leading to her infertility. Worby’s sentence was later increased to 17 years by the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
The controversial “pills-by-post” scheme, which facilitated Worby’s actions, has faced criticism. Introduced during the COVID-19 lockdowns, this scheme allowed women to receive abortion pills without an in-person medical consultation, leading to potential abuse. In one notable case, a woman was able to terminate a pregnancy at eight months by providing false information over the phone, well beyond the legal limit.
Despite these concerns, an amendment to reinstate mandatory in-person consultations for at-home abortions was recently defeated in the House of Lords during discussions on the Crime and Policing Bill.
This article was originally written by www.christiantoday.com
