GPs are equipped with panic buttons in case of aggression against them.

After the frequent conflicts between doctors and patients, the jeepneys want to rely on the law enforcement authorities if they are threatened or someone attacks them in the office.

The idea of ​​panic buttons is not new and has been discussed before.

Dr. Miroslav Spasov is already on the threshold of taking more serious measures.

His claims are also supported by statistics - the BLS some time ago presented data showing that every second medic was a victim of aggression.

Dr. Spasov has been working with the same schedule for years.

However, it is increasingly difficult for him to tear himself away from work when he is not in his office.

"Over the years, the Bulgarian citizen has developed the feeling that we owe him 24 hours a day.

We are not obligated - we are obligated when you contact us in the office during business hours.

Otherwise, each of us has a commitment, but to our family and our children," he told Nova TV.

A serious problem also occurs during the hours he is at work in the doctor's office.

Years ago, he installed video surveillance to stop thieves.

But the encroachments in his office continue, as there are cameras only in the common areas.

Increasingly, not just the technique, but also the doctors themselves are the object of aggression.

"Very often, doctor and patient are left alone and the situation is word for word.

These proceedings are literally stalling and getting nowhere, because we have two advocated theses", commented medical law lawyer Maria Petrova.

"For now, we manage to quell the verbal aggression.

There were also physical threats.

Recently, such statements have become more frequent and I made the decision to put a panic button", explained Dr. Spasov.

In order to cope better in a conflict situation, medics from all over the country undergo training with psychologists.

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