Balaji Jagannath Stabbed in Chennai: IMA Condemns Stabbing of On-Duty Government Doctor in Tamil Nadu, Says 'Exemplary Punishments and Proactive Safety Measures Are Required Now'
The IMA said that no amount of superficial damage control exercises by Governments is going to make doctors work without fear in this country. "The medical profession of the country is deeply disturbed and is skeptical of the remedial measures on this ever-recurring violence," the letter stated.
The India Medical Association (IMA) today, November 13, condemned the stabbing of an on-duty government doctor in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Dr Balaji Jagannath, a doctor on duty at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai, was attacked with a knife by a patient's son. Reacting to the stabbing of the doctor in Chennai, the IMA said that no amount of superficial damage control exercises by Governments is going to make doctors work without fear in this country. "The medical profession of the country is deeply disturbed and is skeptical of the remedial measures on this ever-recurring violence. Only a comprehensive overhaul of the security atmosphere in the hospitals could restore the confidence of doctors. The nation owes this to its doctors," a letter from the IMA stated. Chennai: Protest Erupts After 25-Year-Old Man Stabs On-Duty Doctor With Knife at Kalaignar Centenary Hospital, 2 Arrested (Watch Videos).
Nation Owes This to Its Doctors, Says IMA
IMA condemns the stabbing of an on-duty government doctor in Chennai.
"No amount of superficial damage control exercises by Governments is going to make doctors work without fear in this country. Strong deterrent legislation, exemplary punishments and proactive safety measures… pic.twitter.com/W1U5RxAcAd
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