COVID outbreak: IMA Goa alleges discrimination, harassment of private doctors
Members of the medical fraternity are increasingly facing discrimination and harassment though they are at the forefront of fighting COVID-19, he said.;
Panaji - Private medical practitioners in Goa are facing discrimination and harassment at the hands of people in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, the IMA said on Thursday.
Indian Medical Association (IMA) Goa unit chief Dr S Samuel said two of their members were targeted by people after they tested positive for the coronavirus infection.
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Samuel said a colleague had to undergo mental trauma after he was accused of "medical negligence" while treating patients.
"In once instance, a doctor whose patient tested positive for COVID-19 had to face public wrath on social media. In another case, a doctor who had tested negative, was a target of fake messages which claimed he had tested positive," Samuel said.
Members of the medical fraternity are increasingly facing discrimination and harassment though they are at the forefront of fighting COVID-19, he said.
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