Viral Video: A shocking incident at AIIMS Rishikesh caught the attention of many as a fistfight broke out between a resident physician and a nurse. The conflict, which has been brewing between the nursing staff and resident physicians, escalated once again. This time, it involved a female nursing officer and a resident physician. The argument began over the use of the trauma centers operating theater (OT) for victims of an accident in Rudraprayag.Viral video shows intense fightA video of the altercation has gone viral on social media, showing the heated exchange between the two medical professionals. The footage captures the resident physician and the nurse arguing intensely. At one point, the situation becomes so volatile that the two start a physical confrontation. Other staff members intervened quickly to separate them and prevent further escalation. There are claims that the resident physician attempted to hit the nurse, but was stopped by those present.Watch the video here:Kalesh b/w Doctor and Nursing staff officer inside AIIMS hospital 📍Rishikesh Uttarakhandpic.twitter.com/rCL2l74zO7— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 16, 2024Previous incidents fuel tensionsThis is not the first time such an incident has occurred at AIIMS Rishikesh. Just a month ago, a female resident physician accused a male nursing officer of molestation in the OT. This serious allegation led to a three-day boycott by the resident physicians. The latest incident has only intensified these conflicts, with the AIIMS administration expressing their disapproval of the violence and taking immediate action.Immediate suspension and investigationThe AIIMS administration responded by suspending the accused resident physician immediately. An investigation into the matter has been launched to determine the details of the fight and to take appropriate action. Calls for Better Safety MeasuresFollowing the previous incident of alleged molestation, AIIMS had promised to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the safety of all employees. However, the SOPs had not been finalized before this latest altercation occurred. The Nursing Professional Development Association has now given an ultimatum, threatening to go on a silent strike from Tuesday if safety measures are not implemented promptly.
