Regarding the reflection of the media, the press about the case of assaulting doctors at the emergency resuscitation unit of the Health Center of Chu Se District, Gia Lai Province on March 31, 2025, causing insecurity, order, negatively affecting the medical examination and treatment, safety of patients and health workers, Department of Medical Examination and Treatment - Health Services, the Director of the Department of Health, instructing the Director of the Department of Health as the following contents as the following content:
One is to continue to proactively coordinate with local law enforcement agencies to investigate and clarify the incident and handle violations according to the provisions of law.
The second is to enhance security and order at the medical examination and treatment facility, focus on solutions to prevent and minimize cases of insecurity, including establishing a monitoring system and warning the risk of insecurity and order and implementation of solutions under the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment No. 15/2023/QH15; Implementing the guiding documents of the Ministry of Health on ensuring security, safety and order of medical examination and treatment establishments.
At the same time, promptly care for and encourage the health and spirit of patients and medical staff affected by the above incident.
The Ministry of Health requests the Director of the Department of Health to urgently direct and implement the above contents; promptly report the results to the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, the Ministry of Health and competent authorities.
Previously, according to the report of the Chu Se District Medical Center, at 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 3 patients were admitted to the Chu Se District Medical Center, including: Hoang Van K (born in 1967, residing in IaKo commune, Chu Se), Nguyen Van T (born in 1976, residing in Ia Pal commune, Chu Se) and Ho Van Phl (born in 1984, residing in Chu Se town, Chu Se district).
All three patients were welcomed by Cao Thi Lieu nursing home in accordance with regulations. Then, the vital signs, temperature, blood pressure were measured, the condition was assessed, a bed arrangement was carried out and reported to the doctor.
Receiving information from nurse Lieu, Dr. Nguyen Thi Diem Hang assessed and classified the patient and found that patient Hoang Van K. had respiratory failure, so priority should be given to first aid.
After treating Mr. K, Dr. Hang continued to examine patient Nguyen Van T. At this time, Mr. T had a strong smell of alcohol and was in pain. Doctor Hang pat Mr. T.'s feet gently to remind him to coordinate the examination pose.
While Dr. Hang was examining patient T, the family of patient Ho Van Ph. (a young man wearing black pants and a white T-shirt) was lying on the next bed and asked Dr. Hang "Why is the patient in so much pain? ", Dr. Hang immediately replied "I used very light force".
After that, Dr. Hang continued to examine patient T, while patient Ho Van Ph.'s family threatened Dr. Hang. Not stopping there, this person continued to rush in and punch Dr. Hang in the face and head.
After being suddenly beaten, Dr. Hang called for nurses and security guards to help and stop her. Next, the nurse and security guard asked the family of patient Ho Van Ph. why they beat the doctor, but the doctor replied "if they wanted to beat him, then leave."
Regarding the assault by Dr. Hang's family, the Department of Health of Gia Lai province has directed the Chu Se district health center to coordinate with the authorities to clarify the case; At the same time, continue to encourage and share with the medical staff being assaulted.
