On-duty Doctor at Kozhikode Hospital assaulted by patient over improper treatment

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.

Later in the day the doctor complained with the police.

Dr Susmith, who allegedly suffered assault, said the patient misbehaved with him as well as his lady colleague.

"He not only tried to attack us but also used very abusive language against us. He even tried to hit me with a stone. I was forced to push him away as I faced a threat to my life," the doctor told the media.

The doctor also alleged that the accused even threatened to kill his five-month-old son.

The Kodenchery police initiated a case against the accused based on the doctor's complaint. The accused was charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Kerala Healthcare Service Persons and Healthcare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) Act.

An investigation is progressing and further action will be taken soon in this regard, police added.