It is said that - Doctors are angels ! A healer , a guardian angel who helps people fight the deadliest of diseases and move ahead in life with renewed confidence . Being a doctor goes way beyond having a career – it’s being a saviour for mankind !

But what about the violence against these angels . Social media portrays almost one incidence of violence against doctors every couple of days ! Violence against doctors hardly made any news or hardly there was discussion about this ! Doctors getting thrashed by patients and their relatives is not a new phenomenon ! Ensuring safety of doctors from society requires a multi-faceted approach that involves addressing both the root causes of violence and implementing effective strategies for preventing the violence ! Here are some steps that can be taken to enhance the safety of doctors ;

1 Improve communication - Improving communication between doctors and patients or their families can help to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts that can escalate into violence . Encouraging doctors to communicate clearly and respectfully and educating patients and their families about the importance of respectful behaviour can help to reduce the risk of violence !

2 Implement security measures - Implementing security measures such as CCTV cameras and access control systems can help to deter violence against doctors .

3 Provide self-defense training - Providing training to doctors can help them to protect themselves . This can include training in basic self-defense techniques such as blocking and striking as well as strategies for escaping from dangerous situations .

4 Develop workplace policies - Developing policies that explicitly prohibit violence against doctors and provide clear guidelines can help to create a safe and supportive work environment !

5 Increase awareness - Raising awareness about the issue of violence against doctors can help to change attitudes and behaviors that contribute to the problem . This can include campaigns and training programs .

By working together we can create a safer and more supportive environment for doctors !