Hospital Visit for Eye Test Ends in Tragedy
A 72-year-old woman, Shakuntala Madhukar Pawar, tragically passed away during a routine blood test at Chhatrapati Pramila Raje Civil Hospital in Kolhapur on Monday. The incident occurred while she was undergoing preoperative tests before her scheduled cataract surgery.
Hospital staff reported that she suddenly collapsed while her blood sample was being collected and was declared dead shortly after.
Families and Locals Demand Accountability
After the incident, Ms. Pawar’s family, supported by local residents, staged a protest inside the hospital. They accused the medical staff of negligence and demanded strict action against those responsible.
Hospital Response
In response to public outrage and pressure from the deceased’s relatives, the hospital administration relieved the medical superintendent from duty and placed three attending doctors on temporary leave. These actions will remain in effect until the internal investigation is completed.
Post-Mortem Suggests Heart Attack
Hospital dean Dr. Satyawan More told the media that the woman’s post-mortem report indicates she died due to a heart attack. Her internal organ samples have been preserved for further laboratory analysis to confirm the cause of death.
Dr. More also emphasized that the initial findings do not show any evidence of foul play or medical negligence. The current action against staff is temporary and will be reviewed once the test results are available.
Similar Cases
This incident follows another tragic case reported earlier in Kerala, where a woman lost her fingers and toes after a surgery went wrong at a private clinic.
In yet another incident, a 17-year-old girl from another city reportedly died after being given an injection at a private hospital. She had initially visited the hospital for treatment of a minor boil on her wrist. The girl’s family claimed she was in good health before being administered medication through a saline drip, which they believe triggered adverse effects.
Conclusion
These back-to-back incidents raise important questions about patient safety and the accountability of healthcare providers, both in public and private hospitals. As investigations continue, the medical community and authorities must ensure transparency and take necessary steps to prevent such tragedies.
Source: Inputs from various media Sources
Priya Bairagi
Reviewed by Dr Aarti Nehra (MBBS, MMST)
I’m a pharmacist with a strong background in health sciences. I hold a BSc from Delhi University and a pharmacy degree from PDM University. I write articles and daily health news while interviewing doctors to bring you the latest insights. In my free time, you’ll find me at the gym or lost in a sci-fi novel.
