Woman Dies During Heart Surgery at Pariyaram Medical College
Family alleges negligence after 47-year-old woman dies during heart surgery at Pariyaram Medical College; police investigation underway.
A 47-year-old woman died during a heart surgery at the Government Medical College in Pariyaram, sparking intense allegations of medical negligence from her grieving family. The deceased, identified as Fathima, was a resident of Iritty.
Family Alleges Communication Lapses
The incident occurred during a procedure that had been scheduled for the previous day. According to the family members, the medical team failed to provide timely updates when the patient's condition took a sudden and critical turn during the surgery.
The relatives have filed a formal complaint, alleging that the surgeon did not promptly inform them about the life-threatening emergency that arose in the operating theatre. This lack of communication has led the family to demand a thorough investigation into the hospital's conduct.
Internal Inquiry and Police Investigation Launched
Following the complaint, the Pariyaram Police have officially registered a case and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Fathima's death. Simultaneously, hospital authorities have initiated an internal inquiry to examine the medical team's actions.
A preliminary internal review conducted by the hospital has already pointed toward certain lapses, specifically regarding how the patient's deteriorating condition was communicated to the relatives.
Surgeon Defends Medical Team
In response to the allegations, the surgeon involved has maintained that the surgical procedure was highly complex. The medical professional asserted that every possible effort was made by the surgical team to save the patient's life during the operation.
Hospital officials have stated that a definitive conclusion regarding the exact cause of death and whether medical negligence played a role can only be reached once the post-mortem report is received and carefully examined. The police investigation remains ongoing to determine the facts of the case.