.jpg?$p=f814b87&f=16x10&w=852&q=0.8)
Mother and the child | Photo: MBI
Kozhikode: The mother of the four-year-old girl, who was a victim of a surgery mix-up at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, questioned how the doctor could perform a surgery without the consent of the parents.
“The doctor said that the child had a problem with her tongue, which is why the surgery was performed. But even if that were the case, aren't they supposed to inform us and perform the surgery with our consent? What if it was some other organ?” questioned the mother.
The child was taken to the operation theatre for the surgery by 9 a.m. on May 16. After the surgery, they got to know that the surgery was done on her tongue instead of removing the sixth finger. Upon knowing this, the child was taken back for hand surgery.
“After noticing blood and cotton stuffed in her mouth, I inquired about this with the doctor. He said it was a mistake. A written statement quoting the same was acquired from the doctor. A complaint was filed with the superintendent and other authorities immediately. Within 10 minutes, she was taken back to the operation theatre for surgery on hand,” said the mother.
Associate Professor Dr. Bejohn Johnson was suspended from service yesterday while the medical college authorities gave a strange explanation for the surgery mix-up. Superintendent Arun Preet told Mathrubhumi that the surgery was done because the child also had a tongue tie.
However, he stated that an investigation would be conducted to determine why the surgery was performed without the parents knowledge. However, the family stated that the child had no such problem and that no one was around when the child was taken away.
The relatives have filed a complaint with the hospital superintendent and medical college police, seeking action against them. Congress and Youth League workers had marched to the Women and Child Protection Centre, demanding action on behalf of the doctor.
Subsequently, Health Minister Veena George sought a report. The associate professor, Dr. Bejohn Johnson, who performed the surgery, was suspended. The minister has also been instructed to investigate in detail and take further action. Hospitals are also informed to follow the protocols properly.
Faisal, the girl's relative, told the media that the superintendent admitted to making a mistake. A statement citing the same was written on the OP ticket as well. With no other health concerns, the child was discharged from the hospital at 5 p.m.
RELATED STORIES
.jpg?$p=56c1500&f=1x1&w=100&q=0.8)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
.jpg?$p=cab27cf&f=1x1&w=100&q=0.8)
.jpg?$p=8552b3b&q=0.8&f=16x11&w=104)
