Dr. Kamna Kakkar expressed deep feelings of horror and anger over the incident, emphasizing that hospitals should be revered safe spaces. "When I don the white coat to save lives, I expect to be provided safety." A sentiment shared by many medical professionals after the tragic loss of a fellow doctor underscores a stark need for safety and respect within medical workplaces.
Seven female doctors and nurses voiced their feelings about the lack of safety in hospitals. They stated, "We are not safe at work nor do we have safe resting places when we do shift work," highlighting systemic issues of abuse and neglect that permeate their profession.
The increasing frequency of violent crimes against women in India has been alarming, rising from 25,000 rape cases in 2012 to 31,000 in the last decade. This disturbing trend has fueled protests demanding better security and a reevaluation of how women's safety is prioritized in various sectors including healthcare.
The Supreme Court of India responded to the public outcry following the murder case by declaring it would hear the circumstances surrounding the crime and mandated the creation of a national task force to investigate workplace safety for medical professionals, indicating a significant governmental acknowledgment of the issue.
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