A horrific incident at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital saw a drunk patient kick a 23-year-old doctor in the chest.:A shameful incident occurred at Cooper Government Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday morning

News Topical, Digital Desk : Maharashtra News (Mumbai): A shameful incident occurred on Wednesday morning at Cooper Government Hospital in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra. This incident has not only caused concern for the hospital administration, but has also once again raised serious questions about the safety of doctors and nurses across the country. Here, a drunk patient attacked a 23-year-old intern nurse during treatment. This attack clearly demonstrates the unsafe conditions in which doctors and nurses on emergency and night duty are working.

The incident reportedly occurred at 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning when a 23-year-old intern doctor was examining a patient. According to hospital sources, a young man was brought to Cooper Hospital for treatment in an intoxicated state. The intern initially expressed discomfort and said the patient was already feeling extremely aggressive, uncomfortable, and restless. The Chief Medical Officer asked her to check vitals. As she did so, the patient kicked the intern doctor twice in the chest in front of the doctor.

Doctor injured, treatment continues

Although the female doctor did not suffer any serious internal injuries, she suffered severe pain, shock, and mental stress following the attack. Hospital officials say the doctor received first aid and was advised rest. Health experts say these types of incidents can cause significant damage, not only physically but also mentally.

Questions raised on hospital administration

Following the incident, the role of the hospital administration was the first to be questioned, with some workers and doctors alleging that the hospital administration tried to prevent the victim doctor from filing a police complaint.

It has not yet been confirmed whether a complaint has been filed. Meanwhile, Dean Dr. Dev Shetty stated that it was a minor altercation and that the decision on whether to file a police complaint was left to the woman.

Anger and fear among medical staff

Following this incident, the hospital's intern doctors, resident doctors, and nursing staff have expressed both anger and fear, especially those on night duty or in the emergency wards. Many doctors also say that incidents of violence by intoxicated patients and their relatives are on the rise, but protective measures are woefully inadequate.