An eyewitness who was accompanying a patient at the National Liver Institute in Menoufia, Egypt, has revealed new details about an altercation between a nurse and the head of one of the institute's departments. The incident, which began as a discussion over a patient's care, escalated into a heated exchange and ultimately led to the doctor raising his shoe in a threatening manner towards the nurse.
According to the eyewitness, the nurse was performing her duties when the discussion with the department head began, eventually turning into a verbal altercation. The situation escalated significantly, with the doctor allegedly using offensive language towards the nurse. Several people present at the scene attempted to intervene and calm the situation, but the doctor, reportedly in a state of high agitation, responded by saying, "You don't know who I am."
The eyewitness described how the doctor raised his shoe in the face of the nurse, causing a stir and strong reactions among those present. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. The eyewitness emphasized that any disagreement within a medical institution should not degenerate into insults or physical threats, especially in the presence of patients and their companions.
The incident reportedly began over a disagreement regarding the implementation of instructions related to a patient's care. The nurse was attending to another case when the discussion with the department head began, which eventually turned into a heated exchange. The institute's management has announced that the incident is under investigation, and the university has initiated procedures to take necessary legal action.
The president of Menoufia University, Dr. Ahmed Al-Qasid, has ordered an investigation into the incident and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. Dr. Osama Hijazi, dean of the National Liver Institute, met with the nurse after the incident and apologized for what she had experienced, assuring her that her rights would be protected. He also emphasized that the investigation's findings would determine the extent of each party's responsibility.
According to Dr. Hijazi, the institute's CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts will be crucial in uncovering the sequence of events, as there are discrepancies in the accounts provided by the parties involved. The nurse has stated that she will pursue legal action to obtain justice, while the institute has denied reports that a final decision has been made to dismiss the department head, citing that the investigation is ongoing.
The official investigations, along with the review of CCTV footage and testimony from all parties and witnesses, will be instrumental in establishing an accurate account of the incident, ensuring that the truth is revealed and the rights of all parties are upheld. The incident has raised concerns about the work environment and patient care at the National Liver Institute in Menoufia.
Key points
- The incident at the National Liver Institute in Menoufia has sparked widespread concern and outrage.
- An investigation has been launched into the incident, with the university vowing to take necessary legal action.
- The institute's management has emphasized that those responsible will be held accountable.
