Doctor placed on compulsory leave over rude behavior at casualty
A female medical officer at Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital in Kerala has been placed on compulsory leave following public outrage over a viral video showing her rude behavior towards a patient. The doctor reportedly dismissed a patient's severe pain and heart condition, prompting a show-cause notice and a vigilance inquiry.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical issues in patient care, medical ethics, and accountability within public health systems, underscoring the profound impact of healthcare professionals' conduct on public trust and patient well-being.
A female medical officer at the Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital has been sent on mandatory leave following widespread outrage over her rude behavior toward a patient seeking treatment at the casualty. District Medical Officer (DMO) issued the directive against Dr. Rekha Krishna after video footage of the incident went viral on social media and sparked intense public backlash.
The incident took place when a patient suffering from a fever and severe body pain arrived at the casualty. In the widely circulated video, the doctor can be seen reacting aggressively, stating that the Emergency department was not meant for people to just rush in at will. She reportedly told the patient that fever was not an emergency and refused to examine him.
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