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The Oath

TVO
Dr. Melvyn Iscove
Conversion Therapy
Melvyn Iscove
Dr. Edmund Bergler
Edmund Bergler
Sexual Abuse Allegations
Patient Experience
Psychoanalysis
Ontario Medical Regulator
Psychiatry
Trust In Therapy
College Of Physicians and Surgeons Of Ontario
TVO Podcasts
Ontario's Medical Regulator
Queer Rights
Ontario College Of Physicians and Surgeons
Toronto
Canada
Mental Health
Therapy

Psychiatrists are held to a high standard for a reason: they see patients at their most vulnerable and are entrusted with their deepest secrets. So, what happens if a psychiatrist is accused of violating that trust?

The Oath examines the case of Dr. Melvyn Iscove, whose medical license was revoked in 2018 for allegedly sexually abusing two patients. When journalist Krysia Collyer first came acros... more

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The team tracks down Dr. Melvyn Iscove about 7 years after he lost his medical license. Over two candid, no-holds-barred interviews, Dr. Iscove speaks publicly for the first time. He explains his clinical practices, discusses the allegations against ... more

During Dr. Melvyn Iscove's hearing, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's (CPSO) Discipline Committee focused a lot on whether Dr. Iscove believed 2SLGBTQ+ patients could be "cured" of homosexuality. And according to the former CPSO inv... more

When the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario revoked Dr. Melvyn Iscove's license to practise medicine in 2018, multiple news reports linked his therapeutic methods to so-called conversion therapy–a widely discredited practice.

Conversion ... more

Born in 1899, Dr. Edmund Bergler was a respected psychoanalyst and worked at the Psychoanalytic Freud-Clinic in Austria. He wrote more than 20 books and published scores of articles. But today, his name is mostly forgotten-except among a small, loyal... more

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Dr. Melvyn Iscove
Psychiatrist whose medical license was revoked for allegations of sexual abuse.
Episode: The Interview

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Krysia Collyer
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4.0 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Power Corrupts, No Exception

    It’s nice to learn we all have space for improvement. It’s our responsibility to hold all types and levels of power to account. I appreciate good investigative journalism. Keep up the good work TVO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zwarhol88
    Canada8 months ago
  • The Oath

    Fascinating and important story, the hosts voice made this easy to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJDKlistens
    Canada8 months ago
  • cmon guys

    i think it’s a bad idea to give abusers a platform. great podcast til they reached a dead end on information and decided to bring the perpetrator on.

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    namename666
    United States9 months ago
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    It has 5 reviews but pretty good podcast I would try it 🫨

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  • The Oath

    Wow, riveting! Twists and turns.. very engaging.

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What is The Oath about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This investigative series focuses on the high-stakes ethical dilemmas faced by psychiatrists, particularly through the case of Dr. Melvyn Iscove, who was accused of sexually abusing patients. Each episode explores intricate narratives surrounding Iscove’s controversial life, revealing his ties to outdated psychological practices and raising critical questions about the effectiveness of medical regulatory bodies in safeguarding patients' rights. Notably, it tackles complex issues such as conversion therapy and the long-lasting effects of questionable therapeutic methods on vulnerable individuals. This series offers a gripping insight into the obligations of medical professionals and the consequences of breaching trust, making it particularly... more

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