Waiting Dispute and Incident at a Healthcare Center in Bağcılar
A patient who claimed to have waited a short time at the Bağcılar Rumeli Family Health Center argued with an employee and scattered the desk and materials.
A person who came to the Bağcılar Rumeli Family Health Center for an examination argued with the staff member, claiming they had waited a short time, and attempted an attack by scattering the reception desk.
Waiting Dispute and Moment of Attack
The incident took place at the Bağcılar Rumeli Family Health Center. According to the information obtained, a person who came for an examination started an argument with the staff member, claiming they were made to wait too long.
Scattered the Desk and Other Patients Intervened
Upon the escalation of the argument, the individual scattered the reception desk and attempted to attack the employee. Other patients present at the scene intervened, pushed the attacker away, and took them outside.
Moments Reflected on the Security Camera
The moments when the attacker attempted to attack the employee and scattered the surrounding materials were recorded by the security camera. The incident was prevented from growing thanks to the quick intervention of surrounding patients.
Statement from the Istanbul Family Medicine Association
Following the incident, the Istanbul Family Medicine Association made an official statement reacting to the situation and emphasizing that there can be no justification for violence in healthcare.
Emphasis on the Eight-Minute Waiting Period
In the association's statement, it was noted that the patient had waited for only 8 minutes, and it was stated that the patient registration desk and public materials were rendered unusable.
Call for the Safety of Healthcare Workers
The statement recalled that healthcare institutions must be safe areas and demanded that authorities take more effective and deterrent measures.