The Delhi Government on Thursday suspended four doctors, one administrative officer and one accountant in the alleged case of cheating/fraud and medical negligence. Delhi Health Minister Satydendra Jain, who conducted a surprise visit to Raja Harish Chandra Hospital at Naresla in Outer Delhi, was informed by sanitation workers and security guards that they were underpaid than their fixed salary.
The Minister also found a case of medical negligence at Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini, where two doctors transmitted unmatched blood to the patient who was suffering from low hemoglobin level.
“Three days back, I was on surprise visit to Raja Harish Chandra Hospital, where security guards and sweepers complained to me that they were not getting their full salary. And, a case of medical negligence was reported at Ambedkar Hospital,” said the Health Minister, adding, “We have taken action against the erring doctors and other administrative staff, accountant and assistant regarding the matter and police complaints has also been done.” He said that these people have been suspended.
“Dr Rishi Anand, Dr Rupender Kumar, Dervender Kumar (Statistical Assistant) and Rajesh Kumar (Administrative Officer) from Raja Harish Chandra Hospital have been suspended. Police complaint has been made against them for cheating/ committing farud”, said the Health Minister.
In a case of medical negligence reported from Ambedkar Hospital, a 20-year-old patient was transmitted an unmatched blood by two junior resident doctors. “We have terminated both the doctors for doing this medical fault,” said Jain.