A 71 year old woman named Radhika Devi went to BHU Varanasi Trauma Centre for spinal tumour surgery but was mistakenly operated on for a hip fracture due to a name mix up. Her story highlights real risks in Indian hospitals. Here’s what happened, why it matters and practical ways you and your family can stay safe before any surgery.
A recent Right to Information (RTI) probe has pulled back the curtain on the extreme working conditions faced by postgraduate resident doctors at some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and others like NIMHANS.
Read MoreA 25-year-old PGY1 surgery resident at IMS BHU attempted suicide via insulin overdose now critical in ICU. This highlights toxic work culture,long hours and mental health struggles faced by resident doctors in India. Calls for reforms,better support and kindness in medical training to prevent such tragedies.
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