Kerala: 3 doctors held for medical negligence during delivery causing death of woman, newborn

According to Palakkad Town South Police, three physicians from Thangam Hospital of PMRC, Palakkad, have been arrested on the basis of medical records claiming carelessness during delivery on July 2, 2022, which resulted in the death of a lady and her infant.

According to the police, the arrested physicians are Ajith, Nila, and Priyadarshini. While the deceased have been named as Aishwarya, Ranjith’s wife, a resident of Chittoor Thathamangalam, and their infant. The event occurred in the first week of July, and the medical board began an investigation in response to public objections.

Three doctors were determined to have committed medical malpractice, according to the investigation. Following a meeting two days earlier, the board filed its findings to the Health Department, which resulted in the arrests.

The Palakkad Town South Police had earlier registered a case.

The family alleged that Aishwarya, who was admitted for maternity treatment, and her child, died due to serious negligence on the part of the private hospital.

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