Kerela: Orthopaedician faces suspension over needless surgery
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Alapuzha: A senior orthopaedician working with the Alappuzha General Hospital has been suspended after he was found guilty for allegedly performing an unnecessary surgery on the foot of an elderly patient. A probe into the matter was initiated after the relatives of the patent had registered a complaint against the doctor.
Dr S Sreedevi, hospital superintendent and Dr Vasanthadas, district medical officer submitted a report to health department, stating the reason of an ego clash between the doctors at the hospital that led to miscommunication and consequently, the surgery.
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