SGH head of neurosurgery under probe for failing to report patient's death to coroner
The head of neurosurgery at Singapore General Hospital is under investigation for failing to report a patient's death to the coroner. Dr. Jai Prashanth Rao admitted he bypassed the mandatory reporting process out of compassion for the family's wishes.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between medical ethics, family empathy, and strict legal compliance in healthcare governance.
Dr Jai Prashanth Rao said that he had mistakenly believed he had the discretion to decide whether to report the case to the coroner, and wanted to show compassion to the patient's family.
Dr Jai Prashanth Rao leaving the State Courts on Oct 14, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Mak Jia Kee)
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