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Man Rages at Clinic Over Unimproved Condition, Cites 'Hooligan' Status

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man caused a disturbance at a clinic in Taichung, Taiwan, due to dissatisfaction with his ongoing medical treatment.
  • The 36-year-old man allegedly hurled insults, threw chairs, and damaged clinic property.
  • Police arrested the man for violating the Medical Affairs Act, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for healthcare violence.

A clinic in Taichung's West District became the scene of a medical violence incident when a 36-year-old man, identified by the surname Xiao, erupted in anger on the afternoon of June 5. The man was reportedly frustrated with the perceived lack of improvement in his long-term medical treatment.

I haven't been a hooligan for the first day

— XiaoThe man's defiant statement during his outburst at the clinic.

Witnesses described a sudden outburst of shouting and commotion within the normally quiet clinic. Xiao allegedly directed a barrage of insults and profanities at the female physician and other medical staff. He was heard repeatedly demanding "Are you going to pay it back?" and "Just bring the police here," among other aggressive statements.

Video circulating online captured the man's agitated state, where he proclaimed, "I haven't been a hooligan for the first day," and continued to yell at staff. The disturbance caused significant fear among other waiting patients and the medical personnel.

Are you going to pay it back?

— XiaoThe man's aggressive questioning directed at the medical staff.

Responding to the call, police arrived promptly and arrested Xiao on the spot for violating the Medical Affairs Act. He was subsequently transferred to the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office. Authorities reiterated their commitment to strictly prosecuting all forms of medical violence.

Just bring the police here

— XiaoThe man's challenge to the medical staff during the incident.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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