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Living baby declared dead: Max Hospital terminates services of two docs involved in negligence

Taking strict action against the doctors involved in the alleged negligence where a new born was declared dead, the hospital administration has terminated the services of two doctors. The decision was taken by the hospital authorities after having an initial discussion with the expert committee group formed by Max Hospital.

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Taking strict action against the doctors involved in the alleged negligence where a new born was declared dead, the hospital administration has terminated the services of two doctors. The decision was taken by the hospital authorities after having an initial discussion with the expert committee group formed by Max Hospital.

“While the inquiry by the expert group which includes external experts from IMA is still in process, we have decided to terminate the services of the two treating doctors, Dr A P Mehta and Dr Vishal Gupta in the case relating to the twin extreme pre-term babies. This strict action has been taken on the basis of our initial discussions with the expert group and as a reflection of our commitment to higher standards of care. We wish to clarify that this action should not presuppose findings of any lapse by the expert group and should not be construed in any way to be anything other than an expression of our continued commitment to providing quality healthcare,” the hospital said in its statement.

Senior doctors investigating the negligence case by Delhi’s Max hospital have raised questions over the gynaecology team of the hospital. Doctors at the hospital in Shalimar Bagh had allegedly declared the baby dead along with his still-born twin and handed over the bodies to the parents in plastic bags.

According to the sources, the committee members have expressed concern over the treatment of the mother who came to the hospital on November 28. “The mother came on November 28 and there was no treatment given till November 30. When the doctors knew that it was a premature delivery case, so why no serious medical aid was given earlier. There are some serious lapses in the treatment, and we are still investigating,” said a senior doctor who is a part of the committee.

The family alleged that the babies were declared dead after it expressed its inability to pay exorbitant fees for their treatment. The father, Ashish Kumar, was on his way to a cremation ground when he noticed moment in one of the bags.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda also directed the Delhi government to look into the matter, after which a probe was ordered, and a report sought within three days. A case has been registered under Section 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

The Delhi Medical Council (DMC) will also serve a notice to the hospital on Monday over the alleged negligence. Delhi Health Minister on Saturday had said that the hospital might have to lose its license if all the charges will come out to be true.

The hospital in its statement on Sunday said “The expert group set up by Max Healthcare to investigate the circumstances and protocols followed regarding the premature delivery (23 weeks/5 months) of twins and subsequent declaration of death at Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh is working swiftly towards concluding their detailed investigations. The investigation is expected to conclude by tomorrow, 4th Dec and findings are expected to be shared thereafter.”

A team of experts have been questioning the doctor, nursing staff and the family members and will submit a report on Monday. The role of the family is also being probed. Meanwhile, the baby admitted at a private hospital is critical and under observation.

 

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