Dr Priyam Bordoloi emphasised that such incidents were not isolated.
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Moneycontrol09-01-2026, 10:14

Doctor's Ordeal: Family Confronts Him Over Child's Broken Wrist in ER

  • Dr Priyam Bordoloi faced hostility from a family demanding immediate treatment for their 3-year-old with a broken wrist in Medicine Casualty.
  • The doctor directed the family to Orthopaedic Casualty and for registration, explaining it was the correct protocol for specialist care and diagnostic tests.
  • Family became verbally abusive, threatened doctors, and filmed the interaction, accusing them of refusing treatment.
  • Dr Priyam was simultaneously managing five other critical emergencies, highlighting the immense pressure on emergency ward staff.
  • He emphasized that following protocols ensures proper specialist care and prevents delays, despite the emotional toll and public misunderstanding.

Why It Matters: Incident reveals immense pressure on ER doctors, highlighting protocol necessity versus public expectations and systemic challenges.

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