RDO completes probe into alleged denial of treatment to woman at Udumalpet GH

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Udumalpet, on Monday submitted a report to the District Collector on the inquiry conducted into the allegation that a woman was denied treatment for intrauterine foetal

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Udumalpet, on Monday submitted a report to the District Collector on the inquiry conducted into the allegation that a woman was denied treatment for intrauterine foetal death at the Government Hospital in Udumalpet.

Maruthamuthu, a resident of Karathozhuvu in Madathukulam taluk, had alleged that his wife Rajeswari was getting prenatal consultations at Kaniyur Primary Health Centre.

On September 23, the woman developed stomach pain and was taken to Udumalpet GH. There it was found that the foetus had died. However, no steps were taken to remove the foetus for four days at the GH. The man alleged that a woman doctor ignored his wife. He then took her to a private hospital where the same doctor, who worked as a consultant there, carried out the procedure for which he had to pay ₹ 37,000.