Violence in Healthcare: Recent Events and Precautions in Diyarbakır
The violence that has occurred in the healthcare sector in recent years has deeply affected both healthcare professionals and patients. Diyarbakir The increase in such incidents in big cities such as Istanbul is remarkable. An incident that took place in a Family Health Center (ASM) recently revealed how dangerous violence in healthcare has reached. A patient complained to healthcare workers after the medicine he requested was not prescribed. attacked with a baseball bat.
Details of the Incident and Aftermath
A person who wanted to get a prescription without being examined at the ASM in Diyarbakır attempted physical violence after the family doctor did not prescribe the medication. The attacker was stopped by the intervention of other patients, but this situation once again revealed the extent of violence that healthcare workers are subjected to. The attacker was immediately taken into custody. This incident, March 14 Medicine Day It took place before and once again showed how urgent the issue of violence in healthcare is.
Causes of Violence
The causes of violence in healthcare include failure to meet patient expectations, inadequate healthcare services, and lack of communication. Failure to meet the service that patients expect from healthcare professionals often leads to anger and violence. In addition, the complexity of the healthcare system and the uncertainties experienced by patients are effective in the occurrence of such incidents.
Precautions to be taken to protect healthcare workers
As Hekimsen, we emphasize that preventive measures should be taken urgently to protect healthcare workers in family health centers. In order to prevent violence, these units in sheltered public buildings It is of great importance that healthcare professionals operate. In addition, rehabilitation programs need to be implemented to protect healthcare professionals from psychological and social effects.
Punishment of Those Who Use Violence Against Doctors
In order to ensure that doctors do not feel anxious while treating their patients, the criminal responses to those who use violence against doctors must be implemented quickly. In this context, legal regulations It is of great importance to reconsider and make the penalties deterrent. As Hekimsen, we call on the authorities to take the necessary steps in this regard.
Hekimsen's Role and Get Well Wishes
This unfortunate incident at the ASM in Diyarbakır is a warning for us as Hekimsen. We would like to convey our get well wishes to our family physician colleagues and state that we will be following up on the process as the Hekimsen Legal Department. The safety of healthcare professionals is also extremely important for public health.
As a result
Violence in healthcare is an urgent problem that needs to be solved. Following this incident, serious steps need to be taken to ensure a safe healthcare environment for both healthcare professionals and patients. Raising awareness among both the community and healthcare professionals plays a critical role in preventing violence in healthcare. Raising awareness in society and taking the necessary measures to end violence is everyone's shared responsibility.
