Khanna Civil Hospital Gynaecologist suspended for alleged negligence in newborn death case
Ludhiana: Following an alleged incident of medical negligence that resulted in the death of a newborn after a C-section delivery at Khanna Civil Hospital, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh on Friday ordered the immediate suspension of a gynaecologist.
According to the PTI report, the minister warned that the doctor’s medical license could be revoked, and legal action may follow pending further investigation.
The incident occurred recently when the gynaecologist at the Khanna Civil Hospital failed to attend to a critical delivery case despite being informed by the on-duty medical officer, a statement issued here said.
Medical Dialogues recently reported that in an alleged case of medical negligence, a newborn passed away following a C-section delivery at Khanna Civil Hospital, while the mother remains in critical condition. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a formal inquiry into the role of the gynaecologist, who was reportedly absent during the emergency without prior notice.
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