Incident Reports

Action sought against those abusing doctor

2020-08-21

Bagmati, Kathmandu, Kathmandu

The National Resident Doctors Association has condemned the mistreatment of doctors at the Manmohan Cardio Vascular and Transplant Center. 

According to the association, the relatives of the deceased abused and manhandle the doctors. 

The association has demanded strict action against the culprits saying that the relatives tried to beat the doctor and vandalize the hospital. 

The hospital administration has stated that the relatives of the patients have apologized for abusing the doctor.

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Interpersonal
Primary Form Public humiliation
Weapons None
Primary Cause Extra-judicial response related to perceived healthcare malpractice/after death of patient
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Health sector/health workers, doctors
Actor 2 - Youth na
National/Online Media

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