Bandipora, Nov 14: Chief Medical Officer Bandipora has asked doctors at District Hospital Bandipora to explain their position within 24 hours after a Covid-19 woman patient dying with labour pain delivered a baby in the premises of the hospital.
The woman after tested Covid-19 positive was denied admission in the hospital in presence of gynecologists and she delivered a baby in the premises much embarrassment to the hospital staffers.
The woman hails from Vewan village of Bandipora.
Taking a strong note of the ‘embarrassing and inhuman’ incident, Chief Medical Officer Bandipora, Dr Bashir Ahmed Lone has asked hospital doctors to explain their position within 24 hours.
“My sister was forced to leave the hospital after she tested positive for Covid-19 and despite writhing in pain was suggested to go to Covid-19 designated hospital located at Hajin, however, she delivered near hospital gate,” Nazir Ahmed told.
“It has come to the notice of Higher Authorities that a Covid-19 Labor patient who was fully dilated was brought to hospital today. Doctor on duty has adopted inhuman act & without considering the sensitivity of the case referred the said patient to CHC Hajin and the patient delivered within the premises of District Hospital which is a matter of concern & it reveals negligence on the part of concerned Doctors,” the Show Cause Notice reads.
It further reads that: “In case the concerned doctors would have worn proper protective gear they may have conducted the delivery of the patient and this scene would have been avoided. It has also been observed that Dr Yasmeen Gul Consultant Gynecologist was present and has failed to consider the gravity of the situation and of the case.”
“There are two consultant Gynecologists & one Medical Officer possessing MCH degree posted at District Hospital Bandipora & had they adopted SOP’s nothing would have been done with the said patient.”
Chief Medical Officer further writes that the Department has to cut a sorry figure whereas it was also reported that neither Dr Fancy Bulbul Gynecologist nor Dr Inam-ul-Haq Medical officer (MCH) was present and it reveals poor supervision and monitoring your part which has been viewed seriously by the Authorities.”
“You are asked to explain your position within 24 hours positively as to why action shall not be initiated against you for dereliction of your duties and in the meantime you are directed to submit action taken report against the concerned doctors.” (KNT)
