Rethinking violence in healthcare

The case of the brutal attack on and the murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata has highlighted the range of aggressive behaviours and violence that women face. Five articles, on the Editorial/Opinion pages, that look at the issues of safety and spaces for women, and the adequacy of societal responses and the justice system. While the end goal should be to solve social problems, strong formulation and implementation of policies and laws that protect everyone within healthcare spaces is the starting point