A heartbreaking case of medical negligence unfolded in Greater Noida, where a seven-year-old boy underwent surgery on the wrong eye. The incident occurred on November 12 at Ananda Spectrum Hospital in Gamma 1, a catastrophic event that not only caused immense suffering to patients and families but also eroded public trust in the healthcare system.
Yudhisthir, the boy in question, was taken to the hospital by his parents due to frequent watering in his left eye and doctors after examination informed that a plastic-like object was in the eye and recommended surgery, costing ₹45,000. However, after the procedure, Yudhisthir's parents were horrified to find that the operation had been performed on his right eye instead of the left.
And boy's mother noticed the mishap and when confronted, the doctor and hospital staff allegedly misbehaved with the family, according to the police. Enraged, the family filed a formal complaint with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Gautam Buddha Nagar. The boy's father, Nitin Bhati, demanded the cancellation of the doctor's medical license and urged authorities to seal the hospital.
The hospital is now under scrutiny as police investigate the matter. Meanwhile, this case highlights a troubling trend of similar incidents in India, sparking outrage over lax medical protocols.
This incident stormed the internet and one user posted on his X handle saying, 'We always talk about of violence against doctors, we have to see the other side. He added, No amount of compensation can undo the wrong done on this child'
The Greater Noida incident echoes a series of other appalling errors:]
Kerala: Earlier this year, a four-year-old girl underwent surgery at Kozhikode Medical College for an extra finger, only to have her tongue operated on instead. The oversight led to the suspension of an associate professor, with Health Minister Veena George launching an inquiry.
Ludhiana: A kidney stone surgery took a disastrous turn when the patient's healthy left kidney was operated on instead of the right, leaving him bedridden for two years.
These recurring errors underscore the urgent need for stricter medical accountability and patient safety protocols in healthcare facilities across India. The public awaits justice for Yudhisthir, as authorities promise appropriate action in the wake of this grievous blunder.
(Input from various sources)
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