Health minister orders suspension of doc for negligence in delivery case
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The minister warned that the doctor's medical licence could be revoked, and legal action may follow pending further investigation.
The gynaecologist allegedly failed to attend to a critical delivery case despite being informed by the on-duty medical officer. According to an official statement, senior medical officer (SMO) Dr Maninder Singh Bhasin stepped in to perform the emergency operation, successfully saving the patient's life.
However, the newborn could not be saved. A three-member committee, comprising an SMO and two specialists, was constituted to investigate the incident.
The report indicated that the gynaecologist had failed to address the case with due seriousness.
"Any negligence in patient care is unacceptable and will lead to strict consequences," the minister said. He urged health department staff to perform their duties with utmost honesty, dedication, and diligence, warning of severe repercussions for lapses.
"If you have to do a government job, do it with honesty. If you have to do private practice, resign and do practice," he said.
He also commended staff of the health department for the dedication they showed, particularly during the Covid pandemic. In response to queries about doctor shortages in Doraha and Payal government hospitals, Dr Singh claimed that the state recruited around 3,000 healthcare workers recently, with plans to onboard 1,000 additional doctors soon.
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He also outlined plans to ensure 24-hour maternal and child care, emergency services, and initial treatment for heart attacks and neurological conditions at government hospitals at the district level and those adjacent to highways. He announced that the government would establish 10 to 12 advanced hospitals across Punjab for specialised treatments, including heart surgeries, organ transplants, and orthopaedic care.
The minister announced that Punjab was set to become the first state in India to offer free health insurance to its entire population of 3 crore. Under this scheme, every family would receive health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh, he said.
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