Benevento– Moments of terror at the San Pio hospital, where a patient suffering from hallucinations attacked four health workers and damaged furniture and equipment. The episode occurred around 4 in the morning, throwing the emergency room into chaos.
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The man, already examined the previous day, arrived in a highly altered state, hitting a doctor, a nurse, a social-health worker and a security guard. "He acted unknowingly", sources within the facility report. The staff is in shock.
The Medical Association: “Enough is enough!”
The Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Benevento firmly condemns the attack. The president, Dr. Luca Milano, expressed solidarity with the attacked colleagues, calling for urgent measures to ensure the safety of healthcare workers.
“Violence in hospitals cannot be considered a normal event,” Milano said, “and must be countered with appropriate interventions. The protection of doctors and nurses is essential to guarantee safe and effective care.”
Article published on March 2, 2025 - 09pm
It is really worrying that such serious events are happening in hospitals. The safety of healthcare workers must be a priority and we cannot continue to ignore these episodes. We hope that serious measures will be taken as soon as possible.