An unannounced visit of the Monitoring Council revealed unacceptable conditions at the Sapoca Psychiatric Hospital, where patients were assaulted by staff. Three patients were slapped and hugged, and others were tied to beds. They were also fed expired chicken, and the facility had a shortage of beds, with 260 available for 320 patients. The investigation continues, and the Police has opened a criminal case for abuse of office.
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Pacienți agresați, hrăniți cu mâncare expirată și ținuți în condiții improprii la un spital de psihiatrie din Buzău
Poliţiştii din Buzău fac cercetări după ce au fost sesizaţi în legătură cu presupuse agresiuni şi nereguli grave descoperite de inspectori ai Consiliului de Monitorizare la o secţie a Spitalului de Psihiatrie Săpoca
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