A New Delhi family is alleging that the doctors who delivered their baby gravely injured her and caused her death, just two days after her birth. The level of medical negligence is shocking, as it was revealed that the newborn’s arm was slashed with a scalpel during her mother’s caesarian section.
Perhaps even more alarming is the fact that the initial injury may not be what caused her death. According to the baby’s father, his daughter lay for two days and doctors never even dressed the gaping wound on her arm.
The hospital is all but denying the allegations, stating simply that, “the baby’s arm got hurt but it was not serious”. They went on to say that “things like this do happen”.
Given the level of shock and anger over the child’s senseless death, the hospital is now being investigated by authorities and a promise has been made that the appropriate action will be taken against those who are found guilty.
It’s certainly no surprise that cases of medical malpractice occur all over the globe. In fact, its cases like this that serve as reminders of how much more dangerous medical care can be in other countries. But although the standard of care is typically higher in the US than in other nations, medical errors still occur. If you have been a victim, contact a medical attorney right away to discuss your rights.
