A resident doctor at Mumbai’s Sion Hospital was allegedly assaulted by a patient and his relatives early Sunday morning. This incident comes amidst widespread outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, which has led to nationwide protests and strikes by medical professionals. The IMA has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services by modern medicine doctors for 24 hours in response to the Kolkata incident.
Following the tragic murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, doctors across India are protesting, leading to significant disruptions in services at AIIMS Delhi. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide strike, with doctors demanding justice and an end to violence against healthcare professionals.
A medical professional was severely injured after being stabbed multiple times by a patient at Signature Health in Maple Heights, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon. The 24-year-old male patient pursued the clinician after an incident in an examination room, stabbing him repeatedly as he attempted to flee. A security guard intervened and apprehended the suspect. The victim, whose job title has not been disclosed, was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition. Signature Health CEO Jonathan Lee expressed concern for the well-being of the victim and emphasized the priority of providing a safe environment for patients and staff. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are evaluating potential further actions. The identities of the victim and suspect have not been released.
