Jodhpur SDM critical after ‘botched’ surgery, investigation ordered

Jodhpur: The district administration has ordered a probe into allegations of medical negligence in the treatment of a woman SDM at a private hospital here.SDM Priyanka Bishnoi's condition worsened after an alleged botched stomach surgery in the private hospital. Her family members shifted her to a hospital in Ahmedabad, where her condition is said to be critical. Bishnoi, an RAS officer from 2016 batch, is from Bikaner and currently serving as SDM in Jodhpur. She underwent surgery at the private hospital after complaining of stomach pain on Sept 5. She was taken to Ahmedabad on Sept 7. District collector Gaurav Agarwal has ordered an investigation into the matter following demand by her family and the community, which have alleged that there was negligence in her treatment, claiming she was either given too much anesthesia or she lost excessive blood. Directing SN Medical College administration to form an expert committee for a high level probe into the allegations against the private hospital, the collector has sought a report in three days. He said if negligence is found on the part of the hospital, action would be taken against it.“The matter will become clear after the expert committee’s report. If negligence in her treatment is confirmed, strict action will be taken immediately," Agarwal said.SN Medical College principal Bharti Saraswat said a team of five doctors has been formed, which will submit report in three days. The team includes Ranjana Desai from the gynecology department, Indu Thawani from medicine, Vijay Sharma from surgery, Shubhkaran Khinchar from neurology and Naveen Paliwal from anaesthesia.

Jodhpur SDM critical after 'botched' surgery, investigation ordered

The district administration in Jodhpur is investigating claims of medical negligence after SDM Priyanka Bishnoi's condition deteriorated post-surgery at a private hospital. Her family moved her to Ahmedabad for critical treatment. District collector Gaurav Agarwal has tasked an expert committee with probing the issue and submitting a report within three days.

Med negligence: Kin protest outside hospital

Family members protested outside a private medical college in Kozhikode after a woman and her baby died due to childbirth complications. The baby died on Thursday, while the mother passed away on Friday after being transferred to another hospital. Police have registered a case of alleged medical negligence for further investigation.

Berasia SDM moved to collector office

District collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh has transferred Berasia SDM Deepak Pandey to the Bhopal collectorate office. Aditya Jain, formerly the SDM of Sant Hirdaram Nagar, will assume Pandey's role in Berasia. Singh emphasized that this is not a punitive measure but a strategic decision for better local familiarity during the festival season.

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