Woman Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad
A woman has lost her life at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad due to alleged medical negligence. The woman, who was suffering from lung disease, underwent a liver biopsy instead of a lung biopsy, which ultimately led to her death.
According to the family members, the woman was admitted to the PIMS hospital on December 9 and was diagnosed with lung disease. However, on December 16, a liver biopsy was performed instead of a lung biopsy, which led to her death the next day.
The family members have accused the doctors and the medical staff of negligence and have approached the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority for justice. The authority has ordered the medical superintendent of PIMS and the head of the pulmonology department to submit the complete medical record of the patient and respond within seven days.
This incident has raised concerns about the quality of medical services in the country, particularly in the public sector. The authorities need to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure that patients receive quality medical care.
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