Malaria patient suffer acute pain in his hand due to medical neglegence.

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Nov 19, 2013 : In what can be termed as a case of medical negligence, an autorickshaw driver who was admitted to the government  hospital to treat Malaria, ended up with acute pain in his hand, thanks to a nurse who removed the drips needle in a careless way.

The patient named Dinesh  of Mastikatte was admitted to the hospital on November 12. There is also information that he was not provided proper treatment and  the removal of the drips needle rather carelessly was like adding salt to injury.

When the pain aggravated, doctors suggested that he be shifted to some other hospital.  Relatives of Dinesh took the medical officer of the hospital to task who reportedly while admitting the mistake also  told them that a complaint may be lodged. 

What is more intriguing is that the condition of this hospital has not improved even after the recent surprise visit of Health Minister UT Khader.

The patient has now been shifted to a private hospital. It is learnt, doctors have advised that Dinesh be taken  a hospital in Mangalore.