Private Hospital Booked; Separate Case of Quack-Run Clinic Surfaces in Jharkhand
In Hyderabad, a private hospital in Puppalguda has been booked for alleged medical negligence after a patient died during a scheduled dialysis session. The case has raised serious concerns about emergency preparedness and adherence to safety protocols during critical procedures.
According to a police complaint, the patient was brought to Medicover Hospital at around 5:00 am on February 26 for routine dialysis. During the procedure, the patient’s permacath catheter reportedly became loose, creating complications.
The complainant alleged that despite informing the medical staff about the issue, the problem was not immediately addressed. It was further claimed that a doctor told the family that no qualified personnel were available at that time to fix the catheter.
Reports suggest that the family was then advised to shift the patient to another facility belonging to the same hospital group in the Financial District area of Puppalguda. Subsequently, the patient reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest.
Following the complaint lodged on February 26, the police registered a case against the hospital on February 27. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether there was any lapse in clinical management, emergency response, or compliance with established dialysis safety standards.
In his complaint, the patient’s relative, Mr. Krishna, stated that hospital authorities were informed immediately after the catheter issue arose. However, he alleged that necessary medical staff were not available to handle the emergency situation.
In a separate case highlighting concerns about medical malpractice, a 45-year-old man from Chiloi village in Jharkhand’s Chatra district reportedly died after being treated by an unqualified practitioner. The incident occurred in the Kunda block under Nawadih panchayat.
According to reports, the alleged fake doctor was running a private facility named Anshu Clinic from a rented house without recognised medical qualifications. Authorities are examining the circumstances of the death and the legality of the clinic’s operations.
