Lucknow: King George's Medical University (KGMU) has terminated a contractual doctor and a ward aide following a probe that substantiated a woman patient's allegation of molestation during an ultrasound in the urology department.
Incident Details
The patient, a resident of Kakori, visited KGMU on April 1 and was advised to undergo an ultrasound. She later accused the doctor, who was deployed through a private agency under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, of misconduct and filed a written complaint.
Investigation and Action
A five-member committee recorded her statement and reviewed the case. Based on the report, the agency-deployed doctor has been removed, said spokesperson Dr K K Singh. He added that the ward aide was also terminated for not being present during the procedure.
Concerns Over PPP Model
Officials stated that the incident has raised concerns about the PPP model, under which private agencies operate diagnostic machines in the hospital. This case highlights potential lapses in oversight and accountability when external personnel are involved in patient care.
The university has emphasized its commitment to patient safety and has pledged to review protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
