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Review Papers | Forensic Science | India | Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023

Violence against Medical Practitioner in India

Dr. Awdhesh Kumar ^[16] | Dr. Mayank Gupta ^[7]

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

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023,

Pages: 123 - 127