Belgorod doctor who hit patient arrested

Doctor Ilya Zelendinov, who hit a patient in a Belgorod hospital, was taken into custody by a court decision until February 29.

Investigators insisted on the arrest of the doctor. They believe that Zelendinov may hide in Uzbekistan, where his relatives live. The defense asked to put the doctor under house arrest or to take from him a written undertaking not to leave.

Zelendinov was charged under the article on the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm, which negligently caused the death of the victim. At the trial, he refused to plead guilty. The doctor assured that he had no malicious intent.

Initially, Zelendinov was accused under the article on causing death by negligence - then he pleaded guilty.

In court, investigators noted that, according to some reports, the accused violated public order and was seen drinking alcohol at the workplace.

Interfax

• On December 29, a doctor at the Belgorod City Hospital No. 2, Ilya Zelendinov, hit the patient, after which he fell, hit his head on the floor and died from a head injury. It is assumed that the doctor stood up for the nurse, who was hit by the patient during the procedure.
• Zelendinov was fired from the hospital. Its head physician was also relieved of his post. *