85-year-old Sikh patient Joginder Singh Kaler's beard was shaved without consent at William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario, violating his religious beliefs.
The William Osler Health System in Brampton, Ontario, has apologized after staff shaved the beard of 85-year-old Sikh patient Joginder Singh Kaler without consent. This act violated his religious beliefs, as his family had declined permission. The incident, condemned by the World Sikh Organization of Canada, led to an investigation, with the hospital pledging to enhance staff education on cultural safety and respect for patients' beliefs to prevent future occurrences.
October 09, 2024
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