Work Pressure: PG Pediatrics student commits suicide
Advertisement
Ahmedabad: A 26-year-old third year of a post-graduate course in paediatrics, Dr Medhavi Patel allegedly committed suicide by injecting herself with a drug to be an anaesthetic agent.
According to the police report, the doctor was under stress with her work schedule and studies. The police said Meghavi left a suicide note in which she said she was taking this step due to her ill-health as she was suffering from tuberculosis for long and the pressure of studies.
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.