Viral video: Patients harass doctors at West Bengal hospital as security guards watch¡ªis safety in government hospitals a myth?

Following the horrific r*pe and murder of a 31-year-old female PGT doctor at RG Kar Hospital, a disturbing trend is being brought to light, prompting doctors to ask a critical question: Is safety in healthcare just a myth? Time and again, medical professionals face harassment and violence at the hands of grieving patients and their families after the loss of a loved one. The latest incident fuelling this outcry is a viral video from the College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital in West Bengal.

Watch the video here:

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According to the Reddit post, on September 27, a 30-year-old female patient was admitted to the Female Medicine Ward at the College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital with a five-day fever of unknown origin and loose stools.

She was immediately treated upon arrival, but by 5:30 p.m., her condition began to rapidly worsen and her relatives were informed of the situation.

Despite the medical team's best efforts, she couldn't be saved.

Shortly after, chaos erupted. A group of 20-25 individuals stormed the Female Ward, violently attacking the on-call interns, house staff, and PGTs.

The post alleges that a female PGT was assaulted, and when a male PGT from a neighboring ward rushed to her aid, he too became a target, as captured in the viral video.

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Security guards on the scene attempted to usher the female PGTs to the safety of the on-call room, but the attackers tried to drag them out.

The terrified doctors managed to lock themselves inside, while the male PGTs and interns fled the area to avoid further harm.

Shockingly, the guards stood by, taking no action.

Despite a newly established police outpost within the hospital grounds, the post alleges that officers arrived a full 30 minutes later.

Although two attackers were taken into custody, it remains unclear whether any substantial action has been taken.

The post concludes with a haunting statement: "Safety is just another myth in government hospitals."

How did people respond?

In the comments, people expressed frustration, noting how families in India often expect doctors to perform miracles, even when patients are brought in at the brink of death.

One suggested, "We Indians need a programme or something to civilize people, like in Japan children spend a few years of their early school life learning manners and civilized behaviour and how to be respectful in general."

Another disheartened user revealed they are abandoning their dream of becoming a doctor, saying, "The one and only reason I'm giving up on medicine and my dream to save lives - many don't deserve it."

A third pointed out, "When the public attacks doctors, even the security and nurses won't try to help. India is doomed and doesn't deserve doctors or modern medicine. The same crowd will fall at some fake baba quack's feet for blessings but won¡¯t trust medically trained professionals."

What do you believe are the root causes of the issues plaguing the healthcare system in India?

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