On-duty Doctor at Kozhikode Hospital assaulted by patient over improper treatment
Doctor Assault
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Kozhikode: A doctor working at the Holy Cross Hospital in Kodenchery in the Kozhikode district was allegedly attacked and verbally abused by a patient who accused him of inadequate treatment. The incident took place on Saturday evening.
The incident came to light after the CCTV visuals of the patient, suspected to be under the influence of liquor, was trying to attack the male doctor.
According to police, the patient came to the hospital in an inebirated state and turned aggressive after getting treatment for the minor injuries, he sustained in a road accident.
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