Medico attacked by patient’s attendant at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad
A postgraduate doctor at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad was assaulted by a patient's attendant after a dispute over checking blood sugar levels. The incident escalated when the attendant, who was on a video call, became aggressive after the doctor informed her of the patient's readings. Following the attack, the Telangana Junior Doctors Association called for legal measures to protect healthcare workers.
- ▪The assault occurred on May 24, 2026, at around 7.20 p.m.
- ▪The doctor suffered a small laceration and broken spectacles during the incident.
- ▪The Telangana Junior Doctors Association is demanding the enactment of a dedicated protection act for medical professionals.
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A postgraduate doctor from the General Medicine department at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad was allegedly assaulted by a patient attendant on the evening of Sunday (May 24, 2026) following an argument over checking a patient’s blood sugar levels.According to members of the Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA), the incident took place at around 7.20 p.m. when the attendant requested the duty doctor to check the patient’s random blood sugar (GRBS) level before giving the patient cookies.“The doctor checked the patient’s sugar levels and informed the attendant about the readings. However, the attendant, who was on a video call at the time, did not pay attention despite the doctor repeating the information multiple times.
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