Patient dies after surgery, MKCG doctor accused of unauthorised referral
Medical Negligence
Berhampur: A 28-year-old man allegedly lost his life due to complications following a surgery at a private nursing home, after being referred from MKCG Medical College and Hospital, prompting serious allegations of medical negligence against a senior doctor.
According to the news reports, the deceased, Balaram Gouda, son of Ramesh Gouda, was a resident of Baghalati village in Ganjam district, was admitted to MKCG Medical College on July 10 after sustaining injuries in a bike accident. He was initially treated in the casualty ward under the care of a senior orthopaedic surgeon.
The victim’s family lodged a complaint accusing the doctor of negligence. They stated that the doctor informed them the patient’s injuries were severe and claimed that MKCG Hospital lacked the necessary infrastructure for effective treatment. The doctor reportedly advised that Balaram be transferred to a private facility—Binayak Hospital in Goilundi—assuring a swift recovery within two days if treated there.
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