Kerala HC calls for strict action against those who attack doctors
The court said that it was unfortunate that people show up to hospitals in inebriated states seeking medical aid and then assault the doctors who are treating them.;
Thiruvananthapuram: To ensure the safety of health professionals from assaults and prevent people from taking law into their hands, a "quick response" from the police is necessary, the Kerala High Court said on Thursday while directing the state police to "react swiftly" whenever it receives complaints from hospitals regarding attacks on its doctors or staff.
The direction was issued by a bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath, which was hearing a review petition filed by the Kerala Private Hospitals Association in relation to the COVID-19 treatment charges fixed by the state for treatment of coronavirus in private hospitals.
On the last date of hearing, the private hospitals association and the Indian Medical Association had raised the issue of attacks on doctors, nurses and other staff by patients or bystanders and the court, while strongly disapproving of such incidents, directed the state to ensure protection to the healthcare workers, including doctors. On Thursday, the bench impleaded the state police chief in the matter saying his assistance would also be required to address the issue.
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