Thoothukudi MCH Doctor suspended for being intoxicated on duty
Thoothukudi: The Government Thoothukudi Medical College and Hospital has suspended a doctor for reportedly being intoxicated while attending to patients on duty. The incident was brought to light after a member of the public recorded a video and shared it on social media, leading to swift action by the hospital administration.
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According to the Hindu, it is reported that the doctor was intoxicated while attending patients in the Outpatient Department on Thursday morning. Witnessing this, a member of the public recorded a video and shared it on social media.
In response, the hospital administration issued a notice to the doctor requesting an explanation for his behaviour. The hospital also initiated an internal inquiry into the matter.
Based on the findings of the inquiry, J. Sangumani, the Director of Medical Education, ordered the doctor's suspension on Friday. Silas Jeyamani, the Resident Medical Officer of the hospital, confirmed the suspension.
The incident has sparked concerns regarding the professionalism and accountability of medical practitioners, especially in government hospitals where challenges related to resources and staffing are often prevalent.
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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a 30-year-old pregnant woman passed away during labor following a referral from Pudukkottai Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) to Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). This incident has sparked widespread protests and raised serious concerns over medical negligence. According to the news reports, the 30-year-old woman had arrived at Pudukottai PHC around 7 a.m. on Saturday, seeking medical attention for her second pregnancy. After nearly three hours of labor, the medical staff at the PHC referred her to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) for further treatment, citing a lack of cervical dilation.
