1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19

Over a third (34%) of doctors say they have suffered verbal or physical abuse from patients, or patients’ relatives during Covid-19, according to a survey by the Medical Protection Society (MPS).

The MPS survey of doctors in Ireland, also showed that a further 7% have experienced verbal or physical abuse from a member of the public outside of a medical setting, with some saying they have been shouted at in the street.