Varanasi: A female resident doctor at the trauma centre of the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) BHU was allegedly abused and threatened by attendants of a patient who claimed to be associated with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) office. In response, the Resident Doctors’ Welfare Society at IMS BHU submitted a letter to the concerned authorities, demanding justice for the doctor. The incident took place on September 14 at around 4 PM when the attendant of a patient
arrived at the triage and claimed to be from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
office. The attendant insisted that the female resident contact the Head of the
Department (HOD), but the doctor declined, citing the absence of official
orders. The situation escalated when the attendants demanded to speak directly
with CMO office officials, which the resident once again refused, adhering to
hospital protocol.According to TOI, on Wednesday, two miscreants entered the emergency ward of the trauma centre of BHU and started misbehaving with doctors and staff present. Annoyed with their behaviour, the resident doctors posted a complaint against them to the PMO, health minister, chief minister’s office, commissioner of police and DGP through X, demanding immediate action.Also Read:Doctor attacked, threatened by patient’s kin at Gujarat HospitalIn line with hospital policy to ensure patient privacy, the
female resident asked the attendants and patient to wait outside the triage as
hospital policy restricts male presence in the triage area for privacy reasons.
One of the attendants, identifying himself as a BHU student, reacted
aggressively. He refused to leave, shouted at the resident, upon being denied
the resident’s name, engaged in severe verbal abuse and threats of physical
violence.  

The lack of security in the triage area at the time of the
incident likely contributed to the escalation. No security guards were present
to intervene. The resident immediately reported the incident to the HOD, who
contacted CMO office officials for further investigation. CCTV footage
capturing the incident has been reviewed and is attached for identification and
legal action.  In response, the Resident Doctors’ Welfare Society at IMS
BHU submitted a letter to the concerned authorities, demanding justice for the
harassed doctor. In the letter, the association questioned why no FIR had been
filed within the mandated six hours, as per the guidelines of the Directorate
General of Health Services (DGHS). They also raised concerns about the lack of
security in the triage area, asking, “Where was the guard when the
incident happened? Who is responsible for the security breach?”

The association further highlighted that this was not an
isolated incident. They referred to similar occurrences at IMS BHU hospitals,
emphasizing that female resident doctors have repeatedly been subjected to
harassment. “Such incidents have been happening in IMS BHU hospitals for a
long time,” the association said, adding, “The culprits are audacious
enough to harass female doctors even while we are still seeking justice for
Abhaya in August.”Also Read:”Let us all bleed for Abhaya”: MAMC doctors hold blood donation drive in support of Kolkata rape-murder caseIn addition to calling for justice, the resident doctors
urged the institute to take immediate measures to ensure the safety of the
female resident doctor involved in the incident and to prevent further
occurrences. The letter expressed deep frustration with the recurring nature of
such incidents and questioned whether the authorities had reported the matter
to the Director, Chief Proctor, and Medical Superintendent.

As resident doctors continue to press for answers and
accountability, the broader issue of security and harassment in healthcare
settings remains a significant concern for medical professionals across the
country.