Abuse against healthcare workers will not be tolerated, and hospitals may stop treating patients who…
Abuse against healthcare workers will not be tolerated, and hospitals may stop treating patients who behave abusively or disruptively as long as the case is not an emergency, say health practitioners.
In brief: Speaking as APHM president, Dr Kuljit said healthcare workers have a right to a safe workplace, private hospitals have protocols and trained staff to handle situations that escalate, and complaints about treatment should go through proper channels rather than threats. He also noted that illness and anxiety can affect how patients behave.
