Unfortunately these types of situations are not uncommon. It happens too often that women on crowded buses and trains will be inappropriately touched by strangers. They count on the victims feeling embarrassment or shame instead of anger. Instead of confronting them, their victims walk away feeling attacked and helpless. In this case, there is also a power dynamic at play. The doctor is in a position of authority over the nurse, which compounds any fears she may have of confronting him for his behavior.