Horror in A&E: Filipino Doctor Stabbed Seven Times by Patient

LONDON — A Filipino emergency doctor was left fighting for his life after a terrifying knife attack inside a London hospital, sparking urgent calls for increased security across the National Health Service (NHS).

Dr. Paul Bisnar was working as the Emergency Physician in Charge (EPIC) at Hillingdon Hospital's Accident & Emergency (A&E) department on Tuesday morning when a patient suddenly drew a knife, triggering absolute chaos.

During the frenzy, the assailant chased Dr. Bisnar down a corridor.

A Fight for Survival

"I fell in the corridor," Dr. Bisnar recalled. "While lying on the floor, [the attacker] attempted to stab and kill me. I managed to defend myself using my bare hands and legs," he said.
As eyewitnesses shouted to distract the attacker, the knifeman turned away to chase others. Nearby police officers, who happened to be in the A&E department on an unrelated matter, quickly moved in and subdued the suspect.

Only after the adrenaline faded did the Filipino physician realize the extent of his injuries.
"When I tried to stand up, I realized I had sustained multiple stab wounds and was bleeding onto the floor," Dr. Bisnar said. "I managed to reach a secure room, where I lay down and waited for help to arrive," he said.

Severe Injuries and Arrest

Dr. Bisnar was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery on his left hand under general anesthesia. He sustained a total of seven stab wounds and currently suffers from a loss of sensation in his hand.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH).

'A Dangerous Nationwide Epidemic'

While recovering on painkillers, Dr. Bisnar is using his trauma to shine a light on the escalating dangers faced by frontline healthcare workers.
"I am glad that no other staff members or patients were injured during the attack. Violence and aggression towards healthcare staff are becoming a dangerous nationwide epidemic," he stated on social media. "Someone will die if no one acts on it."

The physician is now urging all NHS staff who have experienced violence in emergency departments to speak out and help drive policy change.

"I hope this incident serves as a wake-up call to ensure better protection and safety for both staff and patients in A&E departments and across all NHS workplaces," Dr. Bisnar said. "Above all, I thank God for protecting me. God is good… all the time."

Bisnar is appealing to anyone who has experienced violence in the A&E to fill out the survey below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCEMVandASurvey