Bengaluru Nurse Faces Criticism for Not Speaking Kannada

In Bengaluru, there have been several instances of people facing hostility for not speaking kannada, with the most recent case involving a nurse who was criticized by a patient's family for not knowing the local language. According to a Reddit post by user Ashwin_or_lose, the incident took place at Apollo Bannerghatta, where a nurse was reprimanded by the patient's daughter for her lack of kannada proficiency.

The Reddit post describes how the nurse, who was assisting the patient with a wheelchair, was scolded after she couldn't understand a question asked in Kannada. The patient's daughter reportedly told the nurse to return to her home state. The post, which has garnered nearly 1,000 upvotes since it was shared, has sparked a broader conversation about language and professionalism in healthcare.

The Redditor suggested that larger hospital chains might consider assigning nurses based on their language skills relative to patient needs. However, they emphasized that berating nurses, who are often overworked, is counterproductive. Instead, dissatisfaction should be directed to hospital management rather than targeting individual staff members.

Commenters on the post shared their views and experiences. One person recounted their positive experience with a Malayali nurse who, despite not knowing much English, was exceptionally professional and competent. They argued that the quality of care is more important than the language spoken.

Another commenter supported this view, agreeing that the focus should be on the quality of healthcare rather than the language skills of the staff. A third commenter highlighted the generally thankless nature of nursing jobs in India, noting that such hostility is unfair, especially towards professionals who are already facing significant challenges.

A fourth commenter praised the nursing staff at Apollo Bannerghatta, noting their professionalism and patient care despite language barriers. They pointed out that effective communication can be achieved even when a common language is not shared and emphasized that language should not be a barrier to recognizing someone's competence in their role.

Overall, the discussion underscores a broader issue of how language barriers are perceived in healthcare settings and the importance of focusing on the quality of care rather than linguistic differences.
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Balasahana Suresh

04/09/2024 05:13 PM