A shocking snippet of video has surfaced that shows an elderly woman in a Tennessee hospital getting punched by a doctor while she’s sat alongside her husband who is a patient at the hospital. The incident allegedly occurred in Chattanooga, and is currently making the rounds online right now.
The brief 20-second clip takes place in a hospital room, and is recorded from the perspective of the elderly visitor. As the footage begins, you can hear frustration in the woman’s voice as she explains to the physician, “You’re being very disrespectful. Get out of his room. I am his wife.”
Suddenly, however, the doctor, who is sporting a white lab coat with green scrubs, lunges forward and appears to take a jab at the elderly woman. It’s a little hard to discern, but it does appear like the physician may’ve punched the lady. “You see that? HELP! HELP! HELP! Did you see that? I want to press charges!” yells the elderly woman, before the footage comes to a close.
While further information about the disturbing incident is scarce online, some local netizens took to the comments section to add an extra layer of context to the video. On Reddit, a user by the name of Willing-Battle5761 claimed that his mother-in-law was familiar with the elderly woman in the clip, writing, “My MIL knew this lady. Also accused my MIL of assaulting her because they lived up the hill from each other and the woman was related to the landlord. My point is, I’ve heard this woman is a habitual liar and likes to push peoples buttons and then play victim if they retaliate.”
Furthermore, another user corroborated this, adding, “She’s notorious in the area. I run around with some of the nurses in downtown and they are aware of her.” A third commenter on another Reddit thread weighed in with a lighthearted joke, penning, “Imagine getting punched by the Doc and getting billed for it.”
It’s unclear whether the physician who was accused of the punch was suspended, but it’s fair to say that this case serves as a reminder of the critical importance of professionalism and ethical behavior in the healthcare field. Not only do patients trust medical professionals with their well-being, but it’s also absolutely essential that this trust is upheld through responsible and respectful conduct.
