In recent years, incidents of assault against doctors in India have risen sharply. A large proportion of medical professionals now feel unsafe in their workplaces, which often impacts the quality of patient care. According to the Indian Medical Association, nearly 75% of doctors have experienced some form of violence during their careers. The problem is particularly severe in government hospitals, where security systems and protocols are minimal.
Current Scenario India’s rapid economic growth has coincided with increasing commercialization of healthcare. This has led many doctors to prefer corporate hospitals in urban areas, creating an uneven distribution of healthcare providers between cities and rural regions. Government hospitals, which primarily serve low-income patients, are overburdened and under-resourced. A single doctor may see 200–300 patients daily, spending only about two…
