Alleged Medical Negligence: 21-year-old woman dies, kin seek action
Medical Negligence
Nagaon: The death of a 21-year-old woman in Nagaon, Assam, has raised significant concerns about the state's medical facilities and the timeliness of care. In response, her father, Dr. Surajit Kumar Bhagwat, a professor at Nowgong College, has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission.
The complainant alleges medical negligence as the cause of his daughter's death. According to the news reports, on December 16, 2024, Dr. Bhagwat’s daughter suddenly fell ill and lost consciousness. In an attempt to save his daughter, Dr. Bhagwat immediately rushed her to a private clinic in Nagaon, where she was treated right away. However, her condition deteriorated rapidly. The clinic, which lacked vital emergency equipment such as an ECG machine and oxygen facilities, recommended that she be transferred to Nagaon Medical College for further care.
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