Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in Bengaluru has announced plans to introduce self-defense classes for doctors, following a sharp rise in incidents of assault on medical professionals within hospitals. The move is part of a broader initiative to strengthen the safety and preparedness of doctors, particularly those working in high-pressure environments such as emergency wards and outpatient departments. The University, under the Vice-Chancellor, observed that doctors are increasingly exposed to situations where distraught family members of patients turn violent, especially in trauma and emergency wings.
To address this, RGUHS has proposed training modules that will equip doctors with skills to defend themselves, avoid injuries, and respond effectively in aggressive situations while simultaneously attempting to pacify attendants. The training will be conducted through…
