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Originally published Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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State suspends Seattle doctor's license in sex case

The state Department of Health has suspended the medical license of a Seattle doctor accused of fondling and having sex with a patient.

The state Department of Health has suspended the medical license of a Seattle doctor accused of fondling and having sex with a patient.

The summary suspension means Dr. Ceferino A. Fernandez, who, according to records, is a family practitioner at a Rainier Avenue South family medical clinic, cannot practice or work as a physician in Washington state pending a hearing.

According to legal documents filed in the case, a patient went to see Fernandez in October, complaining of abdominal pain. At the appointment, Fernandez allegedly had the patient remove her shirt for an examination, then fondled her and had sexual intercourse with her.

Fernandez admitted having sex with the patient at his clinic despite her protests, the documents said.

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Wait a minute. Not to defend the doctor, but shouldn't this patient at some point have realized that sexual intercourse wasn't a...  Posted on December 3, 2008 at 7:36 AM by The Butler. Jump to comment
Butler, I'm with TWho on this one. Have you ever been raped or sexually assaulted? It's one of the most degrading, horrifying things...  Posted on December 3, 2008 at 8:20 AM by LDavenport. Jump to comment
"despite her protests". regardless of her physical or mental capabilities, that is the definition of rape. having not been in the room...  Posted on December 3, 2008 at 8:39 AM by noparty. Jump to comment

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