September 2024 Issue

Hello all IMA colleagues,
Recent incidence of Kolkata, is alarming.
Medical fraternity across India was on road & demanded justice. Similar incidences of lower intensity are widespread. You will notice it every other day.

Physical abuse of doctors is a growing and concerning issue, not only in India but across the globe. Doctors, as well as other healthcare workers, face risks of violence and harassment, particularly in stressful healthcare environments where emotions run high, such as in emergency rooms, ICUs, or during outbreaks of serious diseases. This abuse can manifest in various forms, including verbal threats, physical assaults, and even life-threatening attacks.

Such incidences of mental or physical abuse have deep lifelong detrimental effect on victim & surrounding environment.

Consequences:
– Workplace Environment: A climate of fear and anxiety in hospitals or clinics can reduce the overall quality of patient care and decrease morale.
– Psychological Impact: Doctors subjected to physical abuse may suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD or burnout, which can diminish their ability to provide effective care.
– Professional Impact: Abuse can lead to skilled professionals leaving the profession early, creating shortages of healthcare workers in regions already facing healthcare challenges.

Measures to Prevent Violence:
– Improved Security: Hiring security personnel, Installing surveillance systems and restricted access areas can protect healthcare workers from sudden outbursts of violence.
– Legislation and Enforcement: Many countries are enacting stricter laws to protect healthcare workers, criminalizing violence against doctors with severe penalties.
– Public Awareness Campaigns: Educating the public on the importance of healthcare workers and fostering a more respectful culture can reduce the likelihood of violence.
– Conlict De-escalation Training: Providing doctors and otherhealthcare workers with training in conlict resolution can sometimes help to defuse violent situations before they escalate.
– Support Systems: Offering psychological and legal support to healthcare workers who experience abuse is critical in helping them cope and return to work.
The abuse of doctors not only endangers individual lives but also erodes the trust between patients and the medical profession, weakening the overall healthcare system.
So friends, let us ight together, use our resources & provide all forms of protection to the needy doctors. Together we can & we will.
Atlast ‘This time it is a Rajkot’ if you are still not registered for GIMACON-2024, 19th & 20th October 2024 then get registered. Now Visit GIMACON-2024 on Google search.
See you in Rajkot.
Be Healthy, Be Blessed.

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