Kottarakara casualty row: DMO recommends transfer and departmental action against doctor
The Kollam District Medical Officer has recommended the transfer and departmental action against a doctor at Kottarakara Taluk Hospital following a viral video of her unprofessional conduct. The doctor was seen arguing with a patient and dismissing their medical concerns as non-emergencies.
Why it matters
This incident highlights issues regarding patient rights, medical ethics, and the accountability of healthcare professionals in public institutions.
The Kollam District Medical Officer (DMO) has submitted an internal inquiry report to the Director of Health Services (DHS) regarding the controversy at Kottarakara Taluk Hospital, confirming that doctor Rekha Krishnan failed in her duty by behaving improperly toward a patient.
Finding clear lapse on the part of the medical officer, the DMO strongly recommended her immediate transfer from the institution to a facility without an emergency department. The report further advised that she should not be assigned consecutive day-and-night shifts in the future and noted that formal departmental action can be initiated against her.
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