A nurse has been stood down after a "distressing and shocking" video surfaced that shows the alleged abuse of a patient in a Melbourne hospital.
Footage of patient Billy Aivaliotis, 33, being grabbed around the throat at Caulfield Hospital was revealed on Friday by the 'Herald-Sun'.
The images were reportedly captured on January 22 from a camera hidden inside a picture frame in the patient's room.
Alfred Health, which operates the Caulfield Hospital, became aware of the serious concerns last week and began an internal investigation and notified police after Mr Aivaliotis' family revealed the video.
"The staff member involved was stood down, and no longer works for Alfred Health," a statement said.
"The video material presented to us by the family is distressing and shocking, and not in keeping with the culture of advanced care patients and families should experience in our hospitals.
"We are continuing to meet with the patient's family and thank them for bringing these issues to our attention."
Police say they're investigating a number of' alleged unlawful assaults on a patient at the hospital.
A 30-year-old Cranbourne West man has been interviewed and released pending further inquiries.
