Complaints over doctor rudeness double in 2 years

Complaints made against doctors for failing to treat patients with dignity have doubled in the past two years. The Medical Council received 65 complaints about doctors being disrespectful last year — up from 34 in 2013.

However, the top complaint against doctors is still communication; 91 such complaints were made in 2014, compared to 114 the previous year.

The Medical Council’s 2014 annual report shows a 23% decrease in the overall number of complaints received in the last two years, from 400 to 308.