Surge in Violence Against Healthcare Workers as Doctor Faces Homophobic Attack
Baptiste Beaulieu, a doctor and author, was assaulted by a patient in Toulouse, highlighting a growing trend of aggression towards medical professionals.
- The incident occurred when a patient attempted to bypass the queue in Beaulieu's crowded waiting room, leading to a confrontation.
- Beaulieu reported the attack, which included homophobic slurs and threats, on Instagram, where he has a large following.
- A recent report from the Observatoire de la sécurité des médecins noted a significant increase in violence against healthcare providers, with incidents rising by 27% in 2023.
- Healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, frequently face verbal and physical assaults, with 65 incidents reported daily on average.
- Beaulieu and other healthcare workers express growing frustration with the lack of political action to address the increasing violence and stress in their profession.
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