Doctor placed on compulsory leave over rude behavior at casualty
DMO issued the directive against Dr. Rekha Krishna after video footage of the incident went viral on social media and sparked intense public backlash
A female medical officer at Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital, Dr. Rekha Krishna, has been placed on compulsory leave due to aggressive and rude behavior towards a patient in the casualty. The incident came to light after a video of the confrontation went viral on social media, igniting public outrage. The video showed the doctor dismissing the patient's concerns about his severe body pain and heart condition, stating that the Emergency department was not for individuals to simply rush into.
Despite the patient's wife expressing the urgency of her husband's situation, Dr. Krishna remained dismissive. Following the widespread condemnation, the hospital superintendent issued a show-cause notice to the doctor and recommended disciplinary action to the District Medical Officer. The Health department's vigilance wing investigated the incident, leading to the decision to place Dr. Rekha Krishna on mandatory leave pending further inquiry.
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