Kaohsiung Hospital Declares Zero Tolerance After Nurse Assaulted by Patient's Relative

Kaohsiung Municipal Tatung Hospital has declared zero tolerance for medical violence after a nurse in its emergency room was physically assaulted by a patient's relative on June 27. The incident occurred when a woman, identified as Ms. Jiang, 26, argued with a nurse over the medical process while accompanying a friend. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation, with Ms. Jiang reportedly striking the nurse. The hospital immediately activated its emergency response mechanism and notified authorities. The assaulted nurse, identified as Ms. Lin, 38, was assessed and found to be unharmed, though the hospital will continue to monitor her well-being. The hospital expressed gratitude to the police for their swift response in maintaining order. Ms. Jiang was arrested at the scene and faces charges under the Medical Act and for assault. The hospital emphasized that such violence not only endangers medical staff but also impacts the quality of care and other patients' rights. They urged the public to respect medical professionals and resolve issues through rational communication and proper channels to maintain a safe and respectful healthcare environment.

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We have zero tolerance for any form of medical violence and call on the public to jointly respect medical professionalism during medical treatment.