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Medical Negligence in Tata Motors Hospital Killed My Sister - Brother

Medical negligence allegations at Tata Motors Hospital have surfaced after the tragic death of Babita Rai. Her family claims they were unaware of changes in the surgical team and highlight significant delays in addressing post-operative complications. 

By Sundaram Pandey
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Medical Negligence Allegations and Patient's Death

Babita Rai, a 42-year-old woman known for her infectious laughter and warm heart, touched the lives of many around her. Her cheerful spirit and kindness were her trademarks. However, Babita's life took a devastating turn when she tragically passed away at Tata Motors Hospital in Jamshedpur last year. Her brother, Rajesh Rai, has come forward to The Probe, alleging that medical negligence led to her untimely demise.

According to Rajesh Rai, Babita had been suffering from abnormal bleeding and irregular periods since February 2022. Given that her husband was an employee of Tata Motors, the family naturally chose Tata Motors Hospital, as the company covers medical expenses. "When she went there for a check-up, it was found that she had an ovarian cyst. They gave her medication, but it wasn't working," Rajesh explained.

By August, Rajesh learned that ovarian cysts could potentially be cancerous and insisted that Babita undergo surgery immediately. In September, local doctor Indu Chauhan confirmed the cyst was cancerous and recommended open surgery instead of laparoscopic surgery. Consequently, Babita was admitted to Tata Motors Hospital on October 7th, with surgery scheduled for the 9th to remove the ovarian cyst, ovaries, and uterus, according to the family.

Unexpected Surgeon and Tragic Outcome, Alleges Family

The family had consented to the surgery being performed by senior doctor Somenath Ghosh. However, on the day of the surgery, Dr. Ghosh was absent, and junior doctor Shipra Sarkar, who had previously treated Babita, conducted the operation, stated the family.

"We had given consent to senior doctor Somenath Ghosh for conducting the surgery. On the 9th, Dr. Somenath Ghosh did not come, and we weren't informed about that either. In his place, Dr. Shipra Sarkar, who was a junior doctor my sister used to go to earli

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