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Safety measures doubted after Yaba addict bites off Thai nurse’s finger

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A Thai nurse raised concerns regarding safety measures for medical professionals after a Yaba (methamphetamine) addict lost control during treatment at a hospital and bit off a colleague’s finger.

The nurse, whose identity remains undisclosed, revealed to the public that the shocking incident took place on Monday, October 23, and was the most frightening event she had experienced in 11 years of practice. She began the story by asking, “Should medical workers bring a weapon to work?”

The nurse explained that the police had brought the drug addict to hospital for a mental health evaluation, even though the addict had no history of mental illness. His violent behaviour was attributed solely to the influence of the hallucinogenic drug.

According to the nurse, she gave the addict an injection and tied him to a bed to…

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