A doctor – director of the Hippocrate Orthopedic Clinic of Thessaloniki, fell victim to a beating by an accompanying patient, around 10 in the morning, inside the hospital.

According to information, the accompanying patient, after an observation made by the doctor, argued with him and punched him in the mouth, resulting in injuries to his gums.

The victim appealed to the Forensic and Toxicology Laboratory of AUTH, where he was examined by a medical examiner and received a memorandum with the findings of the examination, in order to file a lawsuit.

The Hippocrate Workers’ Union, in a statement it issued regarding the incident, states: “Once again, at the Orthopedic Clinic of the Hippocrates GNTH, we witnessed violence by a patient attendant, who was treated in the best possible way, towards the staff of the clinic. In a clinic that works exemplary and beyond its capabilities, due to the lack of staff (nurses – anesthetists), for the benefit of patients who are hospitalized and need surgical treatment – rehabilitation. Although we understand the pain and anguish of each of our fellow human beings who face a health problem, such behaviors are unjustified and will always find us opposed.”