Gynaecologist’s contradictory statements chokes her in the court of law
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March - 2024, Posted On: 01 March 2024
A pregnant lady was under antenatal care of the gynaecologist. Complications developed during delivery. A boy was delivered suffering from cerebral palsy.
The patient was aghast and furious at the doctor. She sued her and made following allegations:
- The gynaecologist was informed about lesser foetal movement in the womb few days before the delivery, but she ignored it
- Umbilical cord was wrapped around baby’s neck during delivery resulting in convulsions and asphyxia
- Baby is ‘normal’ was recorded in the discharge slip, which proves that either the doctors were not proficient or they had ulterior motives to record an incorrect fact
- CTG tracing was not done after the baby was administered oxytocin
- While the child has grown, he behaves like a toddler. He is completely dependent and cannot be left unattended