A female doctor was allegedly verbally and physically assaulted by a patient's relatives after the patient passed away en route to another hospital. The patient, a 70-year-old man in critical condition, had been referred for specialized care but died during the transfer, leading to the altercation.

On Friday, a female doctor at Delhi's Hedgewar Hospital was allegedly assaulted verbally and physically by a patient's relatives. The incident occurred at the Karkardooma-based government hospital in the morning. The doctor, reportedly traumatized, could not be reached for comment as her phone was switched off.

A 70-year-old patient, brought in with severe chest pain, breathing issues, and paralysis, was attended by the doctor, who advised an ECG. However, the patient’s relatives insisted on consulting a heart specialist, leading to his referral to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital. Tragically, the patient passed away en route.

According to a resident doctor, upon the return of the body, the relatives allegedly assaulted the doctor, beating her with footwear. No action has been taken by the hospital management yet.

(Source:https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/woman-doctor-allegedly-assaulted-by-patients-relatives-in-delhi-hospital-6612867 )