Patient's Outburst at Taiwan Hospital: Nurse Pushed, Police Investigate
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A male patient at Kuang Tien General Hospital's Xiangshang campus verbally abused and pushed a nurse.
- The incident occurred after the patient became impatient waiting for assistance.
- Police are investigating the patient for violating medical law and will refer the case to the prosecutor's office.
A disturbing incident of medical violence has occurred at the Kuang Tien General Hospital's Xiangshang campus in Taiwan, where a hospitalized male patient reportedly subjected a nurse to verbal abuse and physical aggression.
The confrontation unfolded on the hospital's 8th-floor nursing station. According to hospital statements, the patient became agitated after his calls for assistance were not immediately met, as nurses were attending to other duties. His impatience escalated into shouting and throwing objects, culminating in him pushing a female nurse.
The patient became impatient waiting for assistance, leading to emotional distress, shouting at the nursing station, throwing objects, and pushing a female nurse.
Hospital authorities confirmed the patient's actions and stated that the incident constitutes a violation of medical law. Local police have been notified and are actively investigating. Authorities have identified the individual involved and plan to summon him for questioning before referring the case to the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office for further legal proceedings.
Law enforcement officials issued a strong statement condemning all forms of medical violence. They affirmed that such acts will be prosecuted rigorously without leniency, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring a safe environment for healthcare professionals. The hospital is cooperating fully with the police investigation.
We will strictly enforce the law against any form of medical violence, offering no leniency, and will fully protect the safety of the medical environment.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.