Waiting Time Dispute and Attack at Family Health Center in Bağcılar
In an incident at a family health center in Istanbul, a patient's relative, claiming he had waited a short time, caused chaos and attempted to attack the staff.
A person who came to the Rumeli Family Health Center in Bağcılar, Istanbul, for a medical examination claimed he had waited eight minutes, scattered the patient registration desk and medical supplies, and tried to attack an employee.
Development of the Incident and Events
A person who objected to the waiting time at the Bağcılar Rumeli Family Health Center in Istanbul caused a disturbance after a brief wait and got into an argument with the staff on duty.
Material Damage and Reaction of Bystanders
As the argument escalated, the suspect scattered medical supplies and items on the patient registration desk around. Other patients present intervened and removed the aggressor from the scene.
Statement Condemning Violence from the Association
Following the incident, which was also captured on security cameras, the Istanbul Family Medicine Association made an official statement condemning all forms of violence against healthcare workers and demanding deterrent measures.