Amid the burning debate over the security of medical professionals in hospitals, a female doctor was attacked by a patient without any provocation in Hyderabad's Gandhi Hospital. Hyderabad Gandhi Hospital Doctor Video has surfaced on social media and it has again ignited concern over the safety & security of medical professionals. The incident took place on Wednesday at Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad.
As per reports, the doctor was attacked in the casualty ward when a patient, who was reportedly intoxicated, tried to grab the doctor, an intern, and assaulted her without any provocation. The patient in his late 40s, was brought to hospital for treatment by a relative and he attacked the intern while she was attending to another patient. The intern doctor's apron was torn when she tried to save herself.
Seeing the patient attacking the doctor, fellow medicos and other staff members rushed to her rescue and quickly overpowered the attacker. Following the incident, the accused was handed over to Special Protection Force (SPF) personnel and he was later taken to Chilkalguda Police Station.
After the Gandhi Hospital Doctor Attack Video went viral on social media, the Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) strongly condemned the incident and reported it to the Superintendent. The Superintendent assured that an FIR would be filed without delay to address the situation appropriately. The JUDA demanded swift and decisive action to ensure the safety and security of all medical staff and interns. Calling for a thorough investigation into the incident, the JUDA sought measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Reacting to the incident, a doctor took to his official X handle and wrote, "Lady doctor attacked by patient publicly in casualty in Gandhi hospital Hyderabad. Hatsoff to patient attendent and patient care worker immediately responded.. Kolkata episode everyone know how a lady doctor killed #nirbhya. Here and there doctors assault publicly . Still politicans don't make stringent laws . This is our fate of indian independence where no protection for doctors in duty (SIC)"