There is increasing trend of violence against the doctors in India and it has become a frightening new epidemic. Almost every week, there is an incidence of violence against doctor or hospital. In today's world, sadly doctors do not hold the same place of respect as they did 15-20 years back and there is a steadily declining mutual trust and erosion of the doctor-patient relationship. As a responsible member of medical fraternity, it is our duty to strengthen doctor-patient relationship and follow measure to prevent or minimize violence against doctors.
Small and medium healthcare establishments are vulnerable and there are increasing incidence of violence against doctors. All the members of medical fraternity need to remain alert about violence and aggression against doctors. It is advisable to look for indicators of violent behavior such as staring and eye contact, tone and volume of…
