Investigation at Săpunari Psychiatric Hospital: 20 Medical Staff Accused of Illegal Treatments

A large-scale judicial investigation has been launched at the Săpunari Psychiatric Hospital in Călărași County, where 20 medical staff members have been placed under judicial supervision following serious irregularities in patient care.

Nurses and healthcare assistants at this medical facility are accused of unlawfully restraining several admitted patients by tying them to their beds without adhering to the medical procedures established by law.

These practices constitute a serious violation of patients' fundamental rights and medical care standards, endangering the safety and dignity of individuals undergoing psychiatric treatment.

The case raises serious questions about the quality of medical care in Romania's psychiatric institutions and the need for stricter oversight of how vulnerable patients are treated.

The investigation is ongoing, and the competent authorities are examining the extent of the abuses and identifying all those responsible for these unacceptable practices within the healthcare system.