Patient's son punches, chokes Kalyan doctor over treatment query; FIR registered

A patient's son physically attacked a doctor at a private hospital in Kalyan East, allegedly over a question about the patient's treatment. This incident is significant because it comes just weeks after a similar assault on medical staff at a different hospital sparked widespread protests in the state. The violence against doctors can create a sense of fear and uncertainty among medical professionals, potentially affecting the quality of care patients receive.

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The assault on a doctor over a treatment query can lead to a decrease in morale among medical professionals. This could result in a decrease in the quality of healthcare services provided.

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