Tension in RIMS after 'negligent death'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 05 2015:
Tension prevailed in RIMS Hospital this morning due to violence sparked by the death of a patient allegedly due to negligence by the doctors treating him.
Relatives of the deceased, identified as Takhellambam Sanayaima, 58, son of late T Mani of Kangchup Chingkhong, accused the doctors of not paying enough attention to his condition.
He was reportedly admitted to the Casualty Ward of the hospital at 9 am.
Even after several requests the doctors reportedly did not touch him or communicate to his family members about his medical problems.
On the other hands he was made to undergo medical test after another till afternoon, a family member stated.
After 4.30 pm a lady ultimately told them that the condition of the patient was serious as he had suffered a BP stroke.
The patient passed away at around 5.25 pm after which the patient party charged the doctors of being responsible for his death due to their negligence.
The matter was settled only after the intervention of the hospital superintendent.