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Prospective Study of Attitude of MBBS Doctors toward Violence against Doctors

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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 7 | Issue 2 |  Jul-Dec 2022 | page: 52-58 | Sachin Kale, Sunil H Shetty, Arvind Vatkar, Sushmit Singh, Pramod Bhor, Raja Ganesh Rayudu

DOI: 10.13107/jcorth.2022.v07i02.531

Author: Sachin Kale [1], Sunil H Shetty [1], Arvind Vatkar [2], Sushmit Singh [1], Pramod Bhor [3], Raja Ganesh Rayudu [1]

[1] Department of Orthopedics, Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India,
[2] Spinal Fellow Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom,
[3] Department of Orthopedics, Terna Medical College Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Raja Ganesh Rayudu,
Dr. D. Y. Patil University-School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: rajaganesh70@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: It is perceived that about 75% of doctors have faced some kind of violence at work, which is similar to the rates from other countries in the continent. A substantial proportion of doctors are in peril as they are victims of violence by their patients or relatives, which often is unreported.

Methodology:A structured study questionnaire was designed and prepared in the form of “Google Forms.”

Results: Student doctors tackling such abuse are known to develop psychological stress at most times; and come about with high functioning depression, fear, and post-traumatic stress disorders at such a preliminary stage of their practice. From this study, we explored that how doctors from being genuinely praised for their altruistic work to having faced social stigma and abuse.

Conclusion: We intent to fortify doctors to tackle this emerging issue for the safety of physicians. Drawing inference from the literature and graphical analysis, a sustainable way to alleviate duress on doctors would be ameliorating public health-care services and thus the quality of life. To fathom this issue and to tackle interludes of violence against doctors, it is of paramount importance that as a society, we concede this as a public health and safety challenge.

Keywords: Doctors, psychological stress, violence

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How to Cite this article: Kale S, Shetty SH, Vatkar A, Singh S, Bhor P, Rayudu RG. Prospective Study of Attitude of MBBS Doctors toward Violence against Doctors. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics Jul-Dec 2022;7(2):52-58.

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