In what can only be described as a deeply unsettling encounter, a 24-year-old woman from Nong Han district in Udon Thani province recently shared her harrowing experience with a hospital’s emergency room doctor. The woman, known as Chompoo, is grappling with depression and bipolar disorder, conditions she sought help for on April 3. Instead of receiving support, Chompoo claims she faced harsh and shocking language from the doctor, which left her in tears.
The ordeal began when Chompoo, after consuming about ten sleeping pills, started to feel unwell and began vomiting. Concerned for her wellbeing, her sister rushed her to the hospital for medical attention. Upon arrival, Chompoo underwent routine questioning and a blood pressure check, but her distress extended into a two-hour wait before seeing the doctor.
Finally meeting the doctor, Chompoo hoped for some solace and assistance in her troubled state. But what she allegedly encountered was far from empathetic care. The doctor reportedly told her, “Taking these pills won’t kill you; if you want to die, take Ifoxy pills,” words that struck Chompoo like a thunderous blow. Shocked and upset, she attempted to contact her sister, stepping outside the room. Her actions were misunderstood by the doctor, who allegedly threatened her with legal action for filming — a testament to the tense atmosphere.
Disheartened, Chompoo left the room in tears. A concerned nurse asked where she was going, only for the doctor to curtly interject, “Let her go.” To make matters worse, security guards subsequently barred her entry back into the emergency room, accusing her of causing a disturbance. Chompoo, who insists she was just crying, was instructed to wait until the doctor called her back.
Consumed by a sense of injustice, Chompoo voiced her desire for the hospital’s administration to address the doctor’s alleged misconduct and inappropriate language. She believes that her experience is not isolated, with many other patients in the area potentially enduring similar treatment. Her sister, Som, 23, also expressed disbelief and disappointment at the doctor’s behavior, posing a critical question that echoes in the minds of many: if patients cannot rely on doctors for help, where else can they turn?
The distressing account has sparked wider allegations within the community. One resident described a disconcerting incident involving their father at the same hospital. While in the intensive care unit, hooked up to a breathing tube, the father was allegedly mistreated by a nurse who slapped him during a routine toothbrushing procedure, resulting in a split lip, and purportedly struck him multiple times on the arm and chest.
Such claims only add to the growing concern over the quality of care and professionalism at the hospital. Authorities and the medical community face mounting pressure to investigate these incidents thoroughly and address any systemic issues to restore trust and ensure that patients, like Chompoo, receive the compassionate and respectful treatment they deserve.
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This is absolutely shocking! How can a doctor be this callous? They took an oath to help people!
I agree. Doctors should be held accountable for their actions. This kind of behavior is unacceptable.
People make mistakes, but this goes way beyond a simple error. It’s a chilling attitude.
Exactly, Sarah! Mistakes I can understand, but this behavior requires immediate action.
I really wish hospitals had better oversight. Situations like this are why people don’t trust medical professionals anymore.
Having a mental illness should never mean receiving less empathy from medical staff. Just heartbreaking.
True. Mental health needs more compassion, not this hostility.
The healthcare system clearly needs reform. Both mental and physical health should be prioritized equally.
Absolutely, Leo. Reform is long overdue. Let’s push for better policies.
Isn’t this illegal? Telling someone to commit suicide sounds like a crime to me.
In many places, it could be considered criminal negligence. Hopefully, there will be legal consequences.
I hope she gets justice. A hospital should be a place for healing, not harm.
Yes, legal consequences should definitely be pursued aggressively in cases like this.
I feel like we’re only hearing one side of the story. Could the media be exaggerating?
Shocking but not surprising. Many doctors have this God complex where they think they’re untouchable.
Part of me wonders if this doctor was having a really bad day, but that doesn’t excuse such dangerous remarks.
That doctor was mean. He should get in trouble.
In a way, every ‘mean’ action teaches us about the need for empathy, Kiddo. Hopefully, this creates awareness.
The hospital should immediately investigate and take disciplinary action if the allegations are true.
Yes, and publicly too. Transparency would help restore trust.
Can we start a petition or something to make sure no one else has to go through this?
Trust is so easily broken and incredibly difficult to rebuild. Patients deserve compassionate care.
Having experienced something similar myself, I stand with Chompoo. No one should face such treatment.
Crazy to think how frequent these stories are. Hospitals in many places seem more like businesses than healing centers.
That’s a sad reality. The core mission has been lost amidst profits and bottom lines.
If you’ve got mental health issues, you’re practically invisible in many healthcare systems. Still hope for change.
People are quick to judge. All I’m saying is, let’s wait for a full investigation.