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Doctor Suspended Amid Death Probe: Medical Body Cries Foul
2 Jul
Summary
- Medical association calls for fair investigation into patient death.
- Rare amniotic fluid embolism suspected as cause of death.
- Doctors protest suspension, demand investigation before action.
A patient's death after childbirth has led to a medical association demanding a fair and transparent investigation. The State Association of Medical and Dental College Teachers (SAMDCOT) suspects the 23-year-old Manju Sharma died from amniotic fluid embolism, a rare and often fatal obstetric complication. They emphasize that even with optimal care, survival from AFE is difficult.
Doctor Anu Devi, who attended to Manju Sharma at a government hospital in Kullu, was suspended following protests by the deceased's family. Health officials confirmed an inquiry is underway into alleged misconduct by the doctor and two nurses. SAMDCOT highlighted that the treating doctors had requested a post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death, but the family reportedly declined.
The association urged authorities to ensure doctor safety and maintain law and order in healthcare facilities. They requested that any action be deferred until an expert inquiry concludes, and Dr. Balbir Singh Verma, president of SAMDCOT, called for the immediate revocation of Dr. Devi's suspension until negligence is proven.
Separately, the Himachal Medical Officers Association (HMOA) staged a silent march protesting the demonstrations against the accused medical staff, demanding action against those who allegedly caused a disturbance at the hospital.
