Disturbing security footage has captured the moment a doctor was assaulted inside a hospital lobby in Turkey by relatives of a patient who had just died after a long illness.
The incident, which took place on April 25, 2026, shows a group of family members confronting the medic shortly after learning that their mother had passed away following a reported 10-year battle with cancer.
According to accounts accompanying the footage, emotions quickly escalated as one of the relatives, believed to be the woman’s son, directed his anger toward hospital staff, blaming them for her death.
The video shows the confrontation turning violent, with the doctor struck and forced to defend himself as others in the lobby react in shock.
Witnesses and staff are seen rushing in to intervene, attempting to separate those involved and bring the situation under control.
The doctor reportedly required medical attention following the attack, though the full extent of his injuries has not been disclosed.
The footage has sparked renewed concern about violence against healthcare workers, particularly in high-stress environments where families are coping with grief and loss.
Medical professionals frequently warn that while such reactions may be driven by emotion, they can place staff at serious risk and disrupt care for other patients.
Authorities have not yet released full details on whether arrests were made, but incidents involving assaults on healthcare workers are typically subject to criminal investigation.