Indore Viral Video Sparks Hospital Investigation After Patient Pulled Across Busy Road
A shocking social media video from Indore has triggered a swift response from medical authorities after it showed two women pulling a patient on a wheeled stretcher across a heavily trafficked road. The incident, which occurred on the road connecting MY Hospital and the Government Dental College, has raised serious concerns about patient safety and hospital protocols.
Viral Footage Captures Disturbing Scene
The video, which lasts approximately 1 minute and 21 seconds, was reportedly recorded on February 13 but gained widespread attention when shared online by an Indore resident on Monday. It depicts the two women manually dragging the stretcher with the patient across the busy thoroughfare, exposing them to significant risk from passing vehicles.
Hospital Authorities Launch Immediate Investigation
The viral footage prompted immediate action from both medical facilities. Dr. Alka Gupta, Principal of the Government Dental College, confirmed the incident occurred on February 13. She explained that a multi-trauma patient was brought to the dental facility due to what she described as "a confusion" regarding the intended destination.
"The patient was intended for Operation Theater number 3 at MY Hospital, but the attendants mistakenly took him to the Dental Hospital's OT number 3 instead, which is located across the road," Dr. Gupta stated. "Once this confusion was clarified, the attendants promptly took him back to the correct facility."
Conflicting Initial Statements from MY Hospital
Initially, Dr. Ashok Yadav, Superintendent of MY Hospital, denied any connection between the patient or stretcher and his facility. "We thoroughly checked our CCTV footage, and the patient shown in the video never visited our OPD, casualty department, or the hospital itself," he asserted. Dr. Yadav further noted that the stretcher did not belong to MY Hospital and suggested it might have been provided by an NGO operating on campus to assist needy patients.
Investigation Deepens as Records Are Examined
However, when presented with dental college records confirming the patient's visit, Dr. Yadav acknowledged the need for further investigation. "Since the patient's identity remains unclear at this stage, our administration will conduct a more detailed examination of OT records and question relevant doctors to fully clarify this incident," he explained.
Hospital Dental Care Protocols Clarified
Regarding standard procedures for dental care, Dr. Yadav emphasized that MY Hospital maintains its own dedicated dental outpatient department (OPD). "We provide comprehensive bedside treatment through resident doctors from our dentistry department, ensuring patients receive appropriate care without needing to be transported between facilities unnecessarily," he stated.
The incident has highlighted potential gaps in communication and patient transfer protocols between the two adjacent medical institutions. Authorities from both hospitals have assured the public that they are taking this matter seriously and will implement any necessary improvements to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
