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Chennai govt hospital doctor stabbed by patient's son
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 14, 2024
An oncologist at Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Super-Specialty Hospital, Dr Balaji Jaganathan, was seriously injured in a knife attack by a patient's relative dissatisfied with the treatment his mother received. The attack sparked protests by medical professionals demanding better security measures. The assailant was apprehended,...
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Published on November 13, 2024 - 03:07
Ground Report from Guindy: Chennai Doctor Stabbed by Patient's Relative, Sparks Protests at Hospital
A doctor in Chennai was critically injured after being stabbed by a patient's relative at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital (KCSSH). The violent attack, which occurred in the hospital's oncology department, has led to widespread protests from medical professionals demanding better safety measures and urgent staffing solutions in Tamil Nadu's public healthcare system. Dr. Balaji Jagannath was attacked after a heated argument with the family member of a cancer patient, resulting in critical injuries. The incident has sparked calls for increased protection for doctors and immediate action to address the growing shortage of medical staff in government hospitals. Watch as we delve into the details of the attack and the ongoing crisis in India's healthcare system.
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