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India | Forensic Science | Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023 | Pages: 123 - 127
Violence against Medical Practitioner in India
Abstract: Incidents of violence against doctors in the Indian subcontinent have increased in the last few years. Violence against medical practitioner is not a new phenomenon. However, in recent times, reports and treatment slip of doctors getting thrashed by patients and their relatives are making headlines around the world and are shared extensively on social media. Almost every doctor is worried about violence at his/her workplace, and very few doctors are trained and experience to deal with such situations. This article aims to discuss and highlight the risk factors associated with violence against doctors and the possible steps at a personal, institutional, or policy level that are needed to mitigate such incidents.
Keywords: Doctor Protection, patient aggression, medical negligence, health - care reforms and healthcare places violence
How to Cite?: Dr. Awdhesh Kumar, Dr. Mayank Gupta, "Violence against Medical Practitioner in India", Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 123-127, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23501173346, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23501173346