Doctors in Kerala hold protests after young medico, Dr. Vandana Das, was stabbed and killed by a patient at Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital. The protesters, including house surgeons, PG, and MBBS students, demand that the state government bring out new legislation for the protection of hospitals. The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have also joined the protests, which highlight the urgent need for improved safety measures for medical professionals.
The Incident
Dr. Vandana Das, a final year MBBS student at Azeezia Medical College, was attending to a 42-year-old school teacher, Sandeep, who was admitted to the hospital for de-addiction therapy for drug use.
Background on the Doctors’ Protest in Kerala
Doctors in Kerala, India have been staging a protest following the murder of a young medical professional, Dr. Vandana Das. The protest began after the 23-year-old final year MBBS student was stabbed to death by a patient at Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital. The accused, a 42-year-old school teacher, was admitted to the hospital for de-addiction therapy for drug use when he allegedly attacked Dr. Das with surgical scissors while she was attending to his wounds.
Doctors’ Demands for Legislation Protecting Hospitals
The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) launched a statewide protest following Dr. Das’ death. The striking doctors have been demanding that the state government bring out new legislation for the protection of hospitals with immediate effect.
The doctors are demanding more security measures for medical professionals, including the installation of CCTV cameras, metal detectors, and panic buttons. They also want police personnel to be stationed in hospitals and have asked for strict action against those who assault healthcare professionals.
Murder of Dr. Vandana Das Sparks Outrage and Protests
The shocking murder of Dr. Das has sparked outrage among medical professionals in Kerala and has triggered protests across the state. Doctors, including house surgeons, PG, and MBBS students, have been on strike to demand justice for the young doctor’s death. The protesting doctors have been wearing white lab coats and stethoscopes while chanting slogans and holding posters demanding improved safety measures for medical professionals.
Calls for Improved Safety Measures for Medical Professionals
The murder of Dr. Vandana Das has highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures for medical professionals. Medical professionals in Kerala have been demanding better security measures, citing the growing number of incidents of violence against healthcare professionals.
The protesting doctors have been calling on the government to take urgent action to protect medical professionals and ensure their safety while on duty. They have been demanding that the government provide better training for hospital staff on how to deal with violent patients and increase security measures in hospitals.
The incident has also sparked calls for better mental health support for medical professionals who are often exposed to traumatic events while on duty. The government has been urged to take steps to improve the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals, who are under immense stress due to the COVID-19.
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