Disgruntled patient assaults doctor at West Demerara hospital

The state of the doctor’s office following the melee.

A doctor of the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) was attacked on Sunday by a patient and the patient’s relatives after being informed that the hospital’s x-ray department was closed.

Stabroek News gathered that the patient, who was intoxicated, visited the hospital on Sunday night complaining of a pain in his left arm. After he was seen by a doctor, it was suggested that he visit a private institution to have the examination, however, he became furious and attacked the doctor.