Doctor shares how nurse was yelled at by patient's family
By New Straits Times - 
KUALA LUMPUR: Doctors and nurses nationwide have been working tirelessly for over a month treating both Covid-19 patients and those with other illnesses.
As the frontliners in the Covid-19 outbreak, medical practitioners are facing many obstacles treating their patients, including being scolded almost on a daily basis.
A doctor working with the Emergency and Trauma Department at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) Dr Ahmad Samhan shared his latest experience handling family members of a patient (non Covid-19).
Dr Ahmad claimed a family member of the patient was yelling and cursing at a nurse.
“Hey, stupid! Carry (sic) properly!” those were the words allegedly uttered by the family member to a nurse and according to Dr Ahmad, the person had been making constant demands from the nurse.
After hearing the rude words, Dr Ahmad said he tried to diffuse the situation by asking the person if he needed any help, to which the person replied with a swear word.
“Please realise that you only have a diploma, not even a bachelor’s degree. Do your job properly,” he allegedly said, while pointing his finger at the nurse.
According to Dr Ahmad, the nurse who was scolded remained silent, but he could no longer tolerate the rudeness.
“Can you not be rude? Do you think this nurse is your slave? Leave, now,” Dr Ahmad wrote in his Facebook account, adding that he had reached boiling point.
In the Facebook post, Dr Ahmad reminded the public of the sacrifices medical practitioners make, while pointing out that most of them did not have enough rest since the Covid-19 outbreak.
“They (nurses) are extraordinary people. They help without being asked to. Without them, the whole hospital (operation) will be crippled.
“This is why everyone should respect them. Never ever treat them rudely, let alone yell at them.
“We feel good when someone shows us respect, but we should learn how to respect and appreciate others first,” he wrote.
According to Dr Ahmad, after the incident, he saw the nurse vomiting several times and she looked pale.
“I later found out she’s pregnant. With such a pale face and being so tired, she is still working and continues to smile at patients.
“I really respect nurses. Do you know not everyone can handle this job? They are amazing and great!” he wrote.
source : nst
kzso - can we have photos of that person(s)?
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