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Patient attacks hospital staff, causing head injury; Xindian Xingsheng Hospital to sue

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A male patient at Xindian Xingsheng Hospital became agitated during an outpatient visit, causing a disturbance.
  • When hospital staff approached to assist, the patient attacked them, resulting in a staff member sustaining a head hematoma and multiple abrasions.
  • The hospital is pursuing legal action against the patient, citing a history of altercations and emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence within medical facilities.

A violent incident occurred at Xindian Xingsheng Hospital when a male patient, identified by the surname Lai, became agitated during an outpatient visit. The patient began shouting and disrupting medical order within the facility.

When hospital staff intervened to provide assistance and de-escalate the situation, the patient suddenly attacked them. The assault left one staff member with a head hematoma and various bruises and abrasions across their body. The hospital immediately activated its emergency response protocols and notified the police.

According to the hospital, the injured staff member received medical attention and is undergoing treatment and follow-up care. Xindian Xingsheng Hospital has gathered evidence, including medical reports and surveillance footage, and intends to file criminal charges to hold the patient legally accountable. The hospital noted that this patient had previously caused disturbances during a prior emergency room visit for back pain, leading to disputes with nursing staff and security.

Hospital administration highlighted that this patient has a documented history of disputes over medical fees with multiple healthcare institutions, involving civil proceedings such as payment orders and enforcement actions. While these are public records, the hospital stated that any other legal responsibilities would be determined by the judicial authorities. The hospital administration stressed a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of violence, abuse, or threats, vowing to strengthen internal safety measures to protect staff and ensure patient rights.

Medical facilities are important spaces for protecting life. All staff, whether medical, administrative, security, or others, should perform their duties in a safe and respected environment. The hospital has a zero-tolerance attitude towards any form of violence, abuse, threats, or disruption of medical order.

โ€” Fan YumingAdministrative Vice President of Xingsheng Hospital, emphasizing the hospital's stance on violence and safety.
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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.