Three doctors have been arrested for the death of a mother and a newborn child during maternity treatment at Thangam Hospital in Yakara, Palakkad. Doctors Priyadarshini, Nila and Ajith were arrested by the South Police and released on bail. DySP Palakkad’s action came after the medical report revealed that the death of the mother and child was due to medical malpractice. The medical board found the Thangam Hospital doctors guilty of negligence in the death of Aishwarya, a native of Chittoor Thattamangalam, and her newborn baby. Trying to get the baby out with a vacuum caused a serious mistake. The baby died because the umbilical cord was stuck in the neck. Aishwarya’s death was due to bleeding after using a vacuum.
The medical report also says that the hospital authorities failed to inform relatives about the treatment. After the DMO handed over the report to the police, the doctors were questioned in detail under the guidance of DySP. South Police recorded the arrest of Priyadarshini, Nila and Ajith, gynecologists from Thangam Hospital who treated Aishwarya. All three were released on bail. Aishwarya’s relatives said that the allegation that the doctors made a serious mistake proved to be true. The baby died after birth on 2 July. Aishwarya also died on the second day. A case was filed against Thangam Hospital under the Clinical Establishments Act following widespread protests. The Human Rights Commission has also announced its own investigation. It was at this point that the doctor’s mistake became apparent and the police moved to arrest him.
Action taken on death of mother and child due to medical malpractice in Palakkad. Three doctors were arrested and released on bail.
