A patient at St. Paul's Hospital died within 48 hours of undergoing a heart valve replacement surgery last month, leading the family to file a complaint alleging negligence and request an explanation from the hospital. However, shortly after the patient switched wards, he experienced excruciating pain in the right lower abdomen. The case has been referred to the Coroner's Court for further investigation, and the family has met with the hospital. The family has also filed a complaint through the Medical Council and the Department of Health mechanism. The spokesman of St. Paul's Hospital stated that as the case was handed over to the Coroner's Court, they won't comment on the incident.

Source: The Standard May 23, 2024 16:33 UTC