Violence against healthcare professionals remains one of the most pressing challenges facing India's healthcare system, according to Dr. Dilip P. Bhanushali, Immediate Past National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), who addressed the issue at the Times Network Health Summit held in Hyderabad. Speaking before an audience of healthcare leaders and policymakers, Dr. Bhanushali highlighted what he described as a growing climate of fear among doctors and healthcare workers.
While medical professionals are often viewed as resilient problem-solvers, he noted that concerns about workplace violence are increasingly influencing daily clinical practice. Citing data shared during the summit, Dr. Bhanushali stated that nearly three out of four doctors in India report experiencing some form of workplace violence during their careers. More than 60% of healthcare workers have faced…
