Kerala High Court set an example by refusing anticipatory bail to a man who attacked a doctor while he was on duty. Stern action by governments is the only way to stop attacks on these professionals.
In the face of repeated assaults by emotional relatives of patients, are healthcare professionals left to fend for themselves? Despite safeguards by the government, this issue is here to stay.
Expressing deep concern over the ongoing plight of medical practioners where they are facing attacks in line of duty, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana on Saturday said
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions from the Central government to prevent attacks on doctors and healthcare workers by relatives of patients and others to ensure adequate security at hospitals and medical centres across the country.
Amid Pandemic’s another wave the Foreign National Doctor’s at AIIMS, New Delhi are still kept aside with respect to facilities like non payment of stipends, health care facility (Employee Health Scheme).