Kozhikode. A surprising case came to light in Kozhikode, Kerala. A girl had six fingers on her hand instead of five. The family members reached the government hospital to get his extra finger removed. The girl reached the operation theater in fine condition but when she came out, her mouth was stuffed with cotton. His hand had six fingers like before. The family members were also surprised to see the scene. Hours later, it was revealed that the doctor had mistakenly performed surgery on the girl’s tongue instead of her hand.
There was an uproar in Kerala after receiving information about the matter. With immediate effect, the state government suspended Associate Professor Dr. Bejon Johnson, who performed the operation. Health Minister Veena George has ordered the hospital director to investigate the matter. A report has been called for in this matter. The minister has also directed that a detailed investigation be conducted and further action be taken, an official statement said.
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FIR registered?
George has given strict instructions to hospitals to ensure that the protocols are followed properly. Meanwhile, the police registered a case against Dr. Johnson based on the complaint of the girl’s family. According to an official from the Kozhikode Medical College police station, the doctor has been booked under IPC sections 336 (endangering life or personal safety of others) and 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) A case has been registered.
What did the family say?
Family members say that the girl had no problem with her tongue. No one should have such an experience again in the Medical College Hospital. The family also said that the hospital authorities should take responsibility if the child is adversely affected due to the procedure. “The hospital authorities informed us that it was a mistake as they had scheduled surgeries for two children on the same date,” the family says. A family member said that the doctor has apologized to the family for the mistake. Expressing surprise over the incident, Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan said it was a “serious medical misconduct” and demanded strict disciplinary action against those responsible.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: May 16, 2024, 23:29 IST