A seven-member committee has been constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding two reported patient deaths at Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital in Chanapora, Srinagar. The Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar, has directed the panel to examine medical records and determine whether any negligence, lapse, delay in treatment or failure to follow standard protocols contributed to the reported outcomes.
Inquiry Ordered Into Patient Cases
The inquiry follows an incident reported a few days ago involving a woman who had been admitted to Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital for a hysteroscopy and was later shifted to SMHS Hospital, where she died.
However, officials have clarified that only one patient has died and that the second patient is alive and undergoing treatment in serious condition. The circumstances leading to the second patient’s admission and the reason for treatment are not known.
Despite this clarification, the CMO’s order refers to both patients as having died and directs the committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the two cases.
Committee to Examine Medical Records
The inquiry committee is headed by District Health Officer Srinagar Dr Rubina Maqbool. It has been instructed to examine the complete medical records of both patients, including treatment notes, operative details and laboratory investigations.
The panel will reconstruct the sequence of events and assess the circumstances surrounding the two outcomes. It will specifically examine whether standard treatment protocols and post-operative monitoring procedures were followed.
The committee has also been directed to assess the adequacy and availability of ICU and emergency support facilities at the hospital at the relevant time.
Negligence and Treatment Delays Under Probe
The committee will determine whether there was any delay, negligence, omission or other lapse in the diagnosis, treatment or emergency management of either patient.
If any lapse is established, the committee has been authorised to fix responsibility and recommend appropriate action against those found accountable. It has also been asked to suggest corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The seven-member panel includes a gynaecologist, surgeon and anaesthetist from Gousia Hospital, Srinagar, along with officials from the Clinical Establishment Section, the CMO’s office and the PC&PNDT Wing.
Report to Be Submitted Within Five Days
Officials said the administration of Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital, Chanapora, is cooperating with the inquiry committee during the proceedings.
The inquiry comes against the backdrop of an earlier case in Srinagar involving the death of a woman following a hysteroscopy at a private IVF centre. The circumstances surrounding that death are also under investigation.
The CMO has directed the committee to submit its detailed report, including its findings and recommendations, within five days of the issuance of the order.
Important Highlights
• A seven-member committee has been formed to investigate the reported patient deaths at Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital, Chanapora.
• Officials have clarified that one patient died while the second patient is alive and undergoing treatment in serious condition.
• The committee will examine medical records, treatment notes, operative details and laboratory investigations.
• The inquiry will assess possible negligence, treatment delays, omissions and compliance with standard treatment protocols.
• The panel will also examine ICU and emergency support facilities available at the hospital.
• The committee has been directed to submit its detailed report within five days of the order.
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