Ministry of Health proposes strict handling of case of female doctor being beaten while treating patient

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requested the Director of Gia Lai Department of Health to focus on directing and actively coordinating with local law enforcement agencies to investigate and clarify the case and handle violations according to the provisions of law.

Strengthen security and order at medical examination and treatment facilities, focus on solutions to prevent and minimize cases of insecurity and disorder, including establishing a monitoring and warning system for risks of insecurity and disorder and implementing solutions according to the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment No. 15/2023/QH15; implement the Ministry of Health's directives on ensuring security, safety and order at medical examination and treatment facilities.

Timely care and encouragement for the health and spirit of patients and medical staff affected by the above incident.

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requests the Gia Lai Department of Health to urgently direct and implement the above contents; promptly report the results to the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, the Ministry of Health and competent authorities.

Regarding the health condition of Dr. Nguyen Thi Diem Hang, Mr. Can said that Dr. Hang was dizzy, anxious and was being cared for and treated at the Chu Se District Medical Center. The doctors and nurses there visited and encouraged Dr. Hang.

According to the report of Chu Se District Medical Center, at 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 3 patients entered Chu Se District Medical Center, including: Hoang Van K. (born in 1967, residing in IaKo commune, Chu Se), Nguyen Van T. (born in 1976, residing in Ia Pal commune, Chu Se) and Ho Van Ph. (born in 1984, residing in Chu Se town, Chu Se district).

All three patients were received by nurse Cao Thi Lieu according to regulations. She then measured vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, made a preliminary assessment of their condition, arranged beds, and reported to the doctor.

Receiving information from nurse Lieu, doctor Nguyen Thi Diem Hang assessed and classified the patient and found that patient Hoang Van K. had respiratory failure and needed to be given priority for emergency treatment.

After giving first aid to Mr. K, Dr. Hang continued to examine patient Nguyen Van T. At this time, Mr. T. smelled strongly of alcohol and was in pain. Dr. Hang gently patted Mr. T.'s leg to remind him to coordinate the examination position.

At this time, the patient's relative, Ho Van Phi (living in Chu Se town), lying in the bed next to him, asked, "Why is the patient hitting so hard when he is in pain?", and doctor H. replied, "He used very little force."

This young man continued to speak loudly, made many threatening words to Dr. H., and punched Dr. H. in the face and head. Fortunately, a nearby nurse ran to intervene and called security for support, and the incident was stopped.

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