<p>The government passed the Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Medicare Service Personnel Act in 2009. However, doctors say it is hardly ever implemented. <br /><br /></p>.<p>“There is pressure on doctors and hospitals not to lodge complaints in such cases. Police try to broker a compromise because they are outnumbered by the mob,” a doctor said.<br /><br />Hospitals display notices to inform people about the Act, and the agencies to contact in case of grievances, but this does little to deter attackers.<br /><br />“If the police take strict action and immediately arrest the offender, people will have fear,” said Dr Bellary of the Indian Medical Association.<br />aa<br />The Indian Medical Association is pushing for a similar Central law to protect those involved in providing medical care. The Act passed in 2009 protects doctors, nurses, trainees and other hospital staff from assaults.<br /> </p>
<p>The government passed the Karnataka Prohibition of Violence Against Medicare Service Personnel Act in 2009. However, doctors say it is hardly ever implemented. <br /><br /></p>.<p>“There is pressure on doctors and hospitals not to lodge complaints in such cases. Police try to broker a compromise because they are outnumbered by the mob,” a doctor said.<br /><br />Hospitals display notices to inform people about the Act, and the agencies to contact in case of grievances, but this does little to deter attackers.<br /><br />“If the police take strict action and immediately arrest the offender, people will have fear,” said Dr Bellary of the Indian Medical Association.<br />aa<br />The Indian Medical Association is pushing for a similar Central law to protect those involved in providing medical care. The Act passed in 2009 protects doctors, nurses, trainees and other hospital staff from assaults.<br /> </p>
