Dhenkanal: An 18-year-old youth died due to alleged medical negligence at the district headquarters hospital here Wednesday morning, his family claimed. The deceased, Alok Samal of Malpura village in Bhuban block, had sustained severe abdominal injuries Tuesday after falling into a latrine tank. He was admitted to the hospital in the evening. Family members alleged that after providing initial treatment, doctors attempted to discharge him.
However, the family members insisted to keep him under observation as his condition remained critical. When his condition worsened Wednesday morning, the family requested to shift him to Cuttack for advanced treatment. They alleged that hospital authorities did not cooperate and failed to provide proper care. They also claimed that a wrong injection was administered, leading to his death. Alok’s mother Padmabati Samal, and elder brother Prashant Samal alleged negligence and demanded action against those responsible.
Chief District Medical Officer Dr Sanjay Kumar Mohapatra refuted the allegations, stating that the youth had suffered a serious abdominal injury due to the fall. “The patient was brought to the hospital between 9pm and 9:15pm. His condition was stable at the time. When his condition suddenly worsened Wednesday morning, he was referred to Cuttack,” he said. He added that the death occurred due to a delay in arranging a vehicle for transfer, according to preliminary information.
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