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Tim Dornin

DARK SECRETS: Nurses doctors hurt by patient in hospital attack | Rare Historical Photos

Doctors and nurses were attacked by a patient at a hospital in South Australia over the weekend. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Two nurses and three doctors were assaulted by a patient at South Australia's Port Pirie Hospital, prompting a security investigation and counselling for staff.

The incident occurred on Saturday night with the patient approaching a nurse in a corridor, stepping on her foot and then punching her in the head.

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