By Our ReporterThe physical assault on a doctor at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj a few weeks ago has once again exposed a dangerous fault line in Nepal’s healthcare system. On the other are patients and their families who often feel ignored, frustrated, and left without answers when treatment fails. Many families believe the system protects doctors more than patients. Whether fully accurate or not, such perceptions weaken trust in the public healthcare system. Professional protests should never unintentionally punish those who are themselves victims of a struggling healthcare system.