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Doctor suspended after mix up in surgery performed on child at Kerala govt hosp
Updated On: 17 May, 2024 06:49 AM IST | Kozhikode | PTI
As the issue created an uproar in Kerala, the state government initiated action, suspending Associate Professor Dr Bejohn Johnson, pending an inquiry
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A four-year-old girl in Kerala was wheeled into an operating theatre at the Government Medical College Hospital here on Thursday for the removal of her sixth finger. Hours later, when she emerged from surgery, it was discovered that the operation was performed on the wrong part -- her tongue. The shocked family of the girl said the error came to light when they found cotton stuffed in the child`s mouth post-surgery, prompting them to investigate the matter further. Upon closer inspection, they found that the surgery was performed on her tongue, not on her hand as intended.
As the issue created an uproar in Kerala, the state government initiated action, suspending Associate Professor Dr Bejohn Johnson, pending an inquiry. Health Minister Veena George announced the decision to suspend the doctor after receiving a report from the Director of Medical Education, who was asked to conduct an immediate investigation into the incident earlier in the day. An official statement said the minister has also directed that a detailed inquiry be conducted and further action taken. George has given strict directives to the hospitals to ensure that protocols are followed correctly, it said. Meanwhile, the police registered a case against Dr Johnson based on a complaint lodged by the girl`s family.
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