Patient files complaint against Kozhikode MCH over alleged negligence during childbirth

Written by Medical Dialogues Team Published On 2024-11-29T11:30:52+05:30 | Updated On 29 Nov 2024 11:30 AM IST

Kozhikode: A woman from Perambra in Kozhikode has accused the authorities at the Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) of neglecting her during childbirth, leading to complications that required five surgeries, including a hysterectomy.

The woman, a resident of Cheruvannur Grama Panchayat, claimed that she had been under the care of a gynaecologist at MCH, during her pregnancy. According to the woman, during a body scan in the ninth month of her pregnancy, it was discovered that the umbilical cord was wrapped around the neck of her fetus. However, the child continues to be in poor health due to complications during delivery.

On January 13th, the woman was admitted to the medical college hospital. Despite her deteriorating health condition, she stated that there was a shortage of medical staff to attend to her. In addition, she claimed that one of the doctors on duty misbehaved with her for crying in pain. It was only after her mother raised an alarm that a group of doctors attended to her. However, the child remains in an unhealthy condition even now due to complications during delivery.

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As per the recent media report by The Hindu, the authorities at the MCH stated that hers was a case of amniotic fluid embolism, a rare but life-threatening condition, when the amniotic fluid of the person gets into her bloodstream just before or after childbirth. Asked about the allegations against the doctor, they claimed that he was reportedly on leave.

Following the delivery, the woman faced several health challenges, which led her to undergo five surgeries, including a hysterectomy due to excessive bleeding during delivery, over the next three months.

She and her husband are now seeking strict action against the gynaecologist and the attending lady doctor, alleging negligence and misconduct. The husband, who was working abroad at the time, claimed that he lost his job as he had to stay in India for an extended period to care for his wife. The couple has filed complaints with both the local police and the health department, urging an investigation into the matter. They are also seeking financial compensation for the suffering they endured.

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In response to the allegations, an all-party action committee has been formed to seek justice for the woman. Commenting on the case Functionaries of the committee told the The Hindu that they would meet the District Police Chief (Kozhikode City) soon.

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Medical Dialogues Team