Female doctor in Gia Lai beaten: Ministry of Health requests clarification and strict punishment

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, Ministry of Health has just sent a document to Gia Lai Department of Health regarding strengthening security and order in medical examination and treatment facilities. This move took place after the press reported on the assault on a doctor at the Emergency Resuscitation Unit of Chu Se District Medical Center, Gia Lai Province on March 31, which caused insecurity and disorder, negatively affecting medical examination and treatment, safety of patients and medical staff.

The scene of the doctor assault.

Accordingly, 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.

Strengthening security and order at medical examination and treatment facilities, focusing 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; Implementing 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.

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, Dr. Nguyen Thi Diem Hang assessed and classified the patient and found that patient Hoang Van K had respiratory failure so emergency care was needed first.

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 patted Mr. T's leg to remind him to coordinate the examination position.

While Dr. Hang was examining patient T, the family of patient Ho Van Ph, who was lying in the next bed, asked Dr. Hang, "Why is the patient in pain and hitting him so hard?", Dr. Hang immediately replied, "I used very little force."

After that, Dr. Hang continued to examine patient T, while patient Ho Van Ph's family threatened Dr. Hang: "I'm sick of you. I dare you to leave this hospital. Do you know who I am?...". Not stopping there, this person continued to punch Dr. Hang in the face and head.

Suddenly beaten, Dr. Hang called nurse Cao Thi Lieu and security guard to help and stop him. Next, the nurse and security guard asked the family of patient Ho Van Ph why he beat the doctor, this person replied "I hit him because I wanted to" and then left.

Regarding the assault of Dr. Hang by a patient's family member, the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health has directed the Chu Se District Medical Center to coordinate with relevant agencies to clarify the incident; at the same time, continue to encourage and sympathize with the assaulted medical staff.

Dr. Truong Minh Can, Director of Chu Se District Medical Center, said that Dr. Hang was dizzy, anxious and was being cared for and treated at the Chu Se District Medical Center. Doctors and nurses there visited and encouraged Dr. Hang. The incident was immediately reported to the Chu Se Town Police (Chu Se District) and the Gia Lai Department of Health. The police have collected the scene, are investigating and have taken information from relevant people.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/nu-bac-si-o-gia-lai-bi-danh-bo-y-te-de-nghi-lam-ro-xu-nghiem-19225040217142468.htm