Healthcare Workers React to Security Following Family Doctor Assault in Muğla

Following the family doctor who was injured in an attack after work hours in Muğla's Menteşe district, the Federation of Family Physicians Associations made a statement. The federation president demanded that the life safety of healthcare workers be ensured and urgent measures be taken.

The Assault in Muğla

A family doctor working in Muğla's Menteşe district was injured as a result of a physical attack at the end of the workday.

This regrettable incident drew the reaction of physician unions and professional organizations, bringing security issues to the agenda.

Statement from AHEF President

Taner Balbay, President of the Federation of Family Physicians Associations, reacted to the situation by making a written statement on the matter.

Balbay stated that family health centers are the most important service points, yet those working there are not protected.

Attention Drawn to Security Vulnerabilities

Emphasizing that violence against healthcare workers is not limited only to hospitals, Balbay stated that family health centers are also under risk.

He expressed that employees work under threat and that this creates an unacceptable working environment.

Emphasis on State Responsibility

It was stated that protecting healthcare workers is not a favor but the most fundamental responsibility of the state.

It was expressed that under current conditions, there are only security cameras in the centers, which is not sufficient.

Demand for Urgent Measures and Legal Regulation

It was requested that measures such as panic buttons, rapid communication with law enforcement, and physical security be addressed with a holistic system.

It was reiterated that deterrent legal regulations against perpetrators of violence must be enacted as soon as possible.

We Do Not Want to See Photographs at Funerals

The AHEF president stated that they do not want to see photographs of their colleagues who lost their lives at funerals.

He said that saying get well soon after violence occurs has no meaning and that negligences must be prevented.