GMC Kottayam faces negligence allegations after patient death

GMC Kottayam faces negligence allegations after patient death

A 49-year-old woman passed away while undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH), Kottayam, prompting her family to lodge a complaint alleging medical negligence.

The deceased, identified as Shalini Ambujakshan, a native of Kothanallur, was undergoing treatment for excessive menstrual bleeding at the hospital’s gynaecology department.

According to the news reports, she had been scheduled for a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure on Monday morning as part of her treatment.

Her husband, Ambujakshan, said Shalini arrived at the hospital around 6 a.m., accompanied by her daughter.

He stated that she had no prior health issues, such as hypertension or diabetes, and had travelled to the hospital by auto-rickshaw.

Author's summary: GMC Kottayam faces allegations after patient death.

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