Health Bulletin 19/ November/ 2024
Here are the top health news for the day:
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Virudhnagar directed a doctor and a private hospital in Aruppukottai to pay Rs 3 lakh compensation to a patient for operating on the wrong ankle.
Even though the patient had a problem in his left ankle, he was shocked to find out that the surgery was performed on the right ankle. Apart from directing them to pay Rs 3 lakh compensation, the Commission also directed them to pay Rs 5,000 as legal expenses.
In a shocking incident reported from Government Medical College in Khammam, a faculty has been booked for allegedly taking an MBBS student to a barber shop and getting his head tonsured. After the incident came to light, the government has ordered an inquiry.
According to recent media reports, the concerned faculty, an assistant professor, in-charge medical officer of the anti-ragging committee has been relieved from his hostel duties and the incident has also been brought to the attention of the Director of Medical Education.
In an unfortunate incident, a 26-year-old MBBS medico undergoing an internship at a primary healthcare centre in Ambikapur allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in her hostel room under mysterious circumstances.
It is unclear why the doctor took such an extreme step and the police are currently investigating all possible angles to determine the reason for her death. According to the police, she ended her life on Monday after returning from a relative's wedding.
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Doctors at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) suspect that rats may have gnawed the eye of a man, while the deceased's family has raised serious concerns, accusing the hospital staff of foul play.
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