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Doctors, staff protest coroner’s ruling that medical negligence led to death of 24-year-old pregnant woman
View(s):A ruling by Colombo City Coroner Iresha Deshani Samaraweera that negligence on the part of doctors and nursing staff, appeared to have contributed to the death of a 24-year-old pregnant woman at the National Hospital, has drawn protests from the doctors and staff.
The deceased Dilani Perera from Bloemendhal Road, Colombo 13, passed away at the Colombo National Hospital.
Ms Samaraweera said her verdict was based on evidence that came up during the inquiry and, as per the powers vested in her, she had summoned the medical staff of the particular ward for an inquiry on June 8 and 9.
JMO Dr Rahul Haq had ruled that death was due to septic shock (acute prevalent faecal) generalized peritonitis, following acute appendicitis.
The Sunday Times learns that a complaint has been lodged against the Coroner with the Health Ministry, and a discussion on the complaint will be held by the doctors on Monday at the National Hospital.