Alappuzha MCH denies negligence after woman claims toes amputated without consent
Seenath, a native of Kuthiyathodu, claimed that doctors in the surgery department amputated her toes on September 29 without informing her or her relatives.
Seenath, a native of Kuthiyathodu, claimed that doctors in the surgery department amputated her toes on September 29 without informing her or her relatives.
Seenath, a native of Kuthiyathodu, claimed that doctors in the surgery department amputated her toes on September 29 without informing her or her relatives.
Alappuzha Medical College Hospital (MCH) has denied allegations of medical negligence after a 58-year-old woman from Kuthiyathodu claimed that two toes on her right foot were amputated without her consent.
Alappuzha MCH Superintendent Dr A Harikumar said the woman, Seenath, was admitted with severe diabetic foot and her condition was critical. “Her feet were completely infected, with limited blood flow. While removing the dressing to inspect the wound, her toes fell off. She complained that the matter was not communicated to her properly. An emergency panel was formed, and its report has been submitted. Further action will be based on that,” he said.
Seenath had alleged that doctors in the Surgery Department amputated her toes on September 29 without informing her or her relatives. Following a complaint by her son, Siyad, a three-member committee was set up to probe the incident. Her family has also approached the District Medical Officer and the Directorate of Medical Education.