A shocking case of medical malpractice has surfaced from Madhya Pradesh, where an Operation Theatre (OT) attendant allegedly impersonated a doctor and performed a breast surgery on a woman at a government hospital in Narmadapuram district.
Surgery Without Authorization Raises Serious Safety Concerns
The incident took place at a civil hospital in Pipariya town, where the accused reportedly conducted a procedure to remove a lump from a patient’s breast—despite having no medical qualifications or authorization. The surgery was allegedly carried out in the absence of a qualified surgeon, raising alarming questions about patient safety protocols in government healthcare facilities.
Complaint Filed After 8 Days, Probe Underway
The matter came to light eight days after the surgery, when the victim, a resident of Singnama village, filed a complaint with Block Medical Officer (BMO) Richa Katakwar. Following preliminary findings, the complaint was escalated to the district authorities.
Confirming the development, Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Narsingh Gehlot stated that the complaint was received and forwarded after initial inquiry. Authorities have since suspended the accused attendant, and a detailed investigation is currently underway.
Hospital Authorities Claim Ignorance
Officials revealed that neither the BMO nor senior medical authorities were aware that such a procedure had taken place at the facility. This has triggered concerns over monitoring mechanisms and internal accountability within the hospital system.
Rising Concerns Over Medical Negligence in India
This incident adds to a growing list of medical negligence cases across India. In a separate case previously reported, the Bihar Health Department suspended multiple officials at Jamui Sadar Hospital for allegedly concealing key details in a post-mortem report linked to a custodial death.
Systemic Lapses Under Scrutiny
The Pipariya case highlights serious lapses in hospital oversight, credential verification, and operation theatre access control. Health authorities are expected to take strict action based on the findings of the ongoing probe, while also reviewing protocols to prevent such dangerous impersonations in the future.
