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Govt Doctor In TVM Suspended For Medical Negligence After Injecting Woman In The Wrong Eye

A government doctor at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) in Thiruvananthapuram has been suspended following a shocking case of medical negligence involving a 59-year-old woman.

A government doctor in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, was suspended for medical negligence after injecting a patient in the wrong eye during a procedure intended for her left eye. The incident occurred at the Government Ophthalmic Hospital, where the patient, a 65-year-old woman, was supposed to receive an injection to treat a retinal condition. Instead, the doctor mistakenly administered the injection into her right eye, which was healthy. Following the error, the patient experienced severe pain and vision loss in the affected eye. The hospital's director confirmed the suspension of the doctor and initiated an inquiry into the matter, highlighting the need for stringent protocols to prevent such incidents.

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https://www.thehealthsite.com/news/govt-doctor-in-tvm-suspended-for-medical-negligence-after-injecting-woman-in-the-wrong-eye-1226094/