*🚨 Verbal Assault on CMO at GMC Casualty by Health Minister Triggers Nationwide Medical Outrage* *📍Panaji, Goa — A major medical controversy has erupted after Goa's Health Minister allegedly verbally assaulted the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Rudresh, at the Goa Medical College (GMC) Casualty Department on June 7, 2025.* *👨‍⚕️ What Happened?* *In a Now- Viral video, the Health Minister is seen berating and Suspending Dr. Rudresh in front of staff, patients, and media — reportedly over the doctor’s refusal to administer a Non Emergency Vitamin B12 Injection to a ministerial Acquaintance. The Refusal was a standard Clinical Decision Based on Triage Protocol.* *🗣️ Reported Statements by Health Minister (as Per Viral Post):* > "Put your hands down when you're standing in front of me." > "I'll suspend you for the next two years as long as my tenure is there." > "Learn to shut up when I'm talking to you." *😡 Reaction from Medical Fraternity:* 1. *Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has demanded an immediate public apology and condemned this as an “attack on clinical autonomy” and “an insult to the entire medical fraternity.”* 2. *Indian Medical Association (IMA) – Goa State issued a press note condemning the incident as “emotional assault,” calling the action arbitrary, high-handed, and a violation of due process. IMA urges revocation of suspension and structured inquiry.* 3. *Medical Professionals Nationwide have taken to social media using Hashtags:* #justicefordoctors | #iamwithdrrudresh | #stopmedicalbullying | #putpatientsfirst *🧑‍⚕️ A Doctor Speaks Out:* > “Dr. Rudresh is one of the best CMOs we have. Casualty needs proper triage. People come in with headaches and expect priority over heart attacks. Instead of improving the system, our doctors are humiliated publicly for doing their job.” *🛑 Key Demands from Medical Community:* - *Immediate public apology from the Health Minister* - *Revocation of suspension* - *Implementation of proper triage protocol* - *Empowerment of peripheral health centers* - *Protection of clinical independence* *📣 Dr. Survarna (TheSpeakingScalpel) also wrote:* > “Elect a clown, expect a circus. This is what happens when medicine is dictated by ego, not ethics.” *📌 Current Status:* *The Health Minister has issued a clarification but stopped short of a full apology. Protests and discussions continue across platforms and associations.* *💬 Doctors warn: “If we are made to work under fear and political pressure, it’s not just us who suffer — it's every patient in India.”* *🛑 Watch this space for live updates and official statements from FAIMA, IMA, and GMC doctors.* *— 📰 For Medical Community Only | Circulate Responsibly* *_From: Medical News & Updates Channel_* *📎 Sources: FAIMA | IMA Goa | Verified Doctor Accounts | Press Releases*