A GP surgery has been wrecked following an attack by an angry patient, reports Derbyshire Live. The practice was left in a mess following the incident with chairs upturned, leaflets scattered and Christmas decorations ripped from the walls.
Following the ordeal, which occurred last month in Derbyshire, a doctor at the practice blamed the attack on 'unrealistic expectations'. Dr Shehla Imtiaz-Umer took to social media to show the waiting room at Wilson Street Surgery in the aftermath of the December 30 frenzy.
She said: "The anti-GP violence, abuse and aggression continue unabated. This is our waiting room at Wilson Street Surgery yesterday after a patient trashed it.
"Negative media narrative, anti-GP rhetoric, unrelenting demand and unrealistic expectations leads to this level of violence. Where will it end?"
The doctor followed up her first viral tweet with another calling for better security for healthcare workers. Dr Shehla Imtiaz-Umer said: "Instead of caring for patients, we have to plan security for our patients’ and colleagues’ safety.
"Unacceptable for anyone to have to work under these circumstances with escalating attacks. It was a miracle that no one was physically harmed.
"Who or what will stop this?" The doctors' tweets sparked conversation across social media with people quick to show their support.
One user said: "I’m so sorry you had to experience this Shehla and I hope you’re ok. GPs are ace and everyone should value them."
Another agreed stating: "I’m relieved to read that no members of staff were physically hurt. I hope that you involved the police and off-listed the patient concerned.
"That is in no way acceptable. I hope that you are all coping ok in the aftermath of this."
A friend of the individual who caused the damage has spoken to Derbyshire Live to explain that a complaint regarding the patient's treatment has been raised with the Wilson Street surgery. Derbyshire Live has attempted to contact Wilson Street Surgery and Dr Imtiaz-Umer for comment.
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