Thiruvananthapuram : The Kerala State Human Rights Commission ordered an investigation into the mysterious death of 28-year-old woman in Thiruvananthapuram who developed complications while undergoing treatment for a kidney stone died at the Government Medical College on Sunday. The death has led to a face-off between the health department and family along with opposition party leaders.
The family of Krishnapriya Thankappan, a native of Kattakkada have alleged medical negligence behind her death and following which a case was registered by the police.
The state human rights commission Byjunath has directed the district medical officer to investigate the matter and submit a report within 15 working days. The direction comes after the husband of Krishnapriya, Sharath who filed a complaint with the police.
While the family of the deceased alleged that the surgeon at the General hospital did not consider her condition while administering the injection, the doctor’s association (KGMOA) defended the doctor concerned and stated that there was no medical negligence in the matter as the doctor has provided the normal medicines to the person while admitted.
Krishnapriya had initially sought treatment at Thycaud government hospital on July 12 for severe stomach pain. She was diagnosed with kidney stones and referred to a surgeon. She was later treated at the taluk hospital in Malayinkeezhu before being admitted to the Neyyattinkara General Hospital (GH) on July 15. There, her condition worsened after receiving intravenous medication, and she was swiftly transferred to the Medical College Hospital seven days ago and put on ventilator support.
Her family alleged the surgeon at the GH failed to properly address her condition. Family alleged that the surgeon did The police registered a case against the doctor under Section 125 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for endangering life, The relatives alleged that the doctor did not conduct the necessary tests and check on her allergies before administering the necessary medication.
Meanwhile, the association of doctors (KGMOA) rallied behind the doctor and said that the complications could be the result of allergic reactions,
“The incident is unfortunate. However, it is misleading and baseless to say the woman died of medical negligence. The doctor gave only pantoprazole, a commonly used drug for stomach pain. The patient might have developed severe allergic reaction to it. Some people have allergic reactions not just to vaccines and drugs, but also to some food items. It cannot be termed medical negligence,” said the KGMOA district unit said in a statement.
The family of the victim held a protest outside the General hospital on Sunday demanding action against the surgeon along with Congress leader Kerala States News India: Top News India, States News, States News Headlines, Online State News India, State Politics news
