Russian authorities charge doctor with patient killing; incident caught on video

A video captured by a hospital security camera in the Russian southern city of Belgorod showed a doctor in a violent confrontation with a patient and his friend in December 2015. The surgeon was later charged with manslaughter after the man died. The Russian authorities, launching their criminal investigation on Friday, said the actions of the doctor led to the death of the patient. According to information posted on Belgorod region Investigative Committee site, the patient hit a nurse during a medical procedure and the surgeon came to defend her. The patient, according to the site, died of head injuries caused by hitting the back of his head against the floor. When the surgeon returned, he unsuccessfully tried to resuscitate the patient. If found guilty the doctor could face up to two years in prison.