Medical officer of Gujarat hospital booked for assault on woman resident doctor
The police booked the medical officer of Rajkot Civil Hospital, Dr Ashwin Ramani, on Thursday for allegedly assaulting and verbally abusing an on-duty woman resident doctor. The Junior Doctors Association protested the incident, resulting in an investigation by the college council which recommended action against Dr Ramani. Dr Ramani was transferred from Rajkot Civil Hospital to the Primary Health Centre in Vav Kulli.
The Health Department replaced the in-charge Medical Superintendent, Dr Monali Makadia, with Dr Kamal Dodia. The Minister of Health assured prompt justice and safety for the victimized female doctor. The FIR stated that the junior doctor informed Dr Ramani about the need to put the patient on a ventilator, but he ignored her and threatened to send her to the general ward.
When the junior doctor persisted, Dr Ramani allegedly became angry, swore at her, and slapped her. The incident was recorded on CCTV, and Dr Ramani was booked under specific sections of the Indian Penal Code. He was released on bail by the police inspector.
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