Discharge-bound patient’s sudden death at Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital triggers medical negligence allegations
The family alleged a delay in providing emergency medical care after he collapsed. The hospital has appointed a five-member committee to inquire into the death
The sudden death of a 40-year-old man, P.S. Haleelur Rahman, at the Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) has sparked allegations of medical negligence after his unexpected collapse on Sunday (September 27) while being prepared for discharge following surgery for multiple leg fractures. The family of the deceased claims that emergency medical care was delayed after he fell unconscious, and they question the timeline of events, as official records suggest his death occurred later than reported.
The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), CPI(M) and All India Youth Federation (AIYF) protested at the hospital demanding accountability for the staff involved. Hospital management stated that while Rahman's death could have been caused by a sudden heart attack, confirmation would require an autopsy. The family alleges that Rahman was returned from the bathroom, began sweating profusely, and collapsed unconscious, yet no immediate emergency assistance was provided.
An ECG taken between 10:35 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. indicated complications, and the death certificate recorded the time of death as 11:15 a.m. A preliminary internal inquiry was initiated, with a five-member committee set to submit a report within five days. The family has filed a complaint with the Kalamassery police, alleging criminal negligence, and has submitted a petition to the hospital for the suspension of the staff on duty.
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