Doctor booked for culpable homicide after patient's death at Vasai Hospital
Doctor Booked
Vasai: In a case of alleged medical negligence, a chief doctor at Breath Care Hospital in Vasai has been booked under charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder following the death of a patient in 2024.
An investigation by the Palghar district surgeon’s office revealed that the patient's treatment was handled by Resident Medical Officers rather than the doctor who was assigned to look after the patient.
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As per the TOI news report, the incident occurred on the night of March 18, when the 27-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital after experiencing severe chest pain. Despite efforts to treat him, the patient passed away. Following his death, his family members accused the doctor of negligence and claimed that the hospital failed to give the patient oxygen support which resulted in his death.
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