Family alleges medical negligence in 16-year-old's death at Nagapattinam Hospital
Medical Negligence
Tiruchirapalli: Allegations of medical negligence have surfaced at a private hospital in Nagapattinam following the death of a 16-year-old who passed away while undergoing treatment on Wednesday.
According to the news reports, the deceased, Santhosh, a Class XI student and the son of Veeramani from Kurichi village near Velankanni, was admitted to the private hospital following complaints of severe abdominal pain. Despite medical intervention, he passed away during treatment.
Following the information, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramachandramoorthy and Inspector Vembarasi led a police team to the spot and held talks with the agitating relatives. After prolonged negotiations, the protesters were pacified, reports the Hindu.
Based on a complaint lodged by the deceased patient’s father, the police have registered a case and launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death. The body was sent to Orathur Government Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
This incident has once again raised concerns about patient safety and medical standards in private healthcare facilities in the region.
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