Parents of the two infants suffering from jaundice and respiratory infection respectively accused the doctors for not attending the newborns immediately.
Unknown Disease Afflicts Nearly 30 Infants in a Remote Village in Odisha, India
The mystery disease surfaced after heavy rains in the region. The afflicted children showed symptoms of fever, dysentery and vomiting.
The mystery disease surfaced after heavy rains in the region. The afflicted children showed symptoms of fever, dysentery and vomiting.
Superintendent, Prof Niranjan Mohanty said, the conditions of the newborns were extremely critical. Both the neonates were on ventilator support and the doctors did their best to revive them.
“However, we have instituted an enquiry by a high-level team comprising deputy superintendent, two HoDs and the hospital administrator. The team would submit its report within a day,” he added.
Government Hospitals in New Delhi Lack Facilities for Infants and Children
Unavailability of beds, shortage of nurses and improper ventilation in government hospitals are a major threat when it comes to treating pediatric cases.
Unavailability of beds, shortage of nurses and improper ventilation in government hospitals are a major threat when it comes to treating pediatric cases.
Supreme Court of India Dismisses Plea Of Negligence For Administering Wrong Drug
The plea was dismissed on the ground that the victim was treated for free and hence the case did not come under the purview of Consumer Protection Act.
The plea was dismissed on the ground that the victim was treated for free and hence the case did not come under the purview of Consumer Protection Act.
Dr.Sushil Pandita, a Government Doctor, Suspended for Medical Negligence in Jammu
Resident doctors' association contested the suspension and alleged that the patient died due to a reaction from the drip.
Resident doctors' association contested the suspension and alleged that the patient died due to a reaction from the drip.
