Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago
A tiny baby, born prematurely and struggling to breathe, was admitted to the newborn intensive care unit at a Surat Municipal Corporation hospital. Sadly, the little one passed away. Neither the parents nor any relatives came to claim the baby’s body, leaving the hospital staff worried. The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) registered it as a medicolegal case and called in the treating pediatrician. The baby’s body was sent to the hospital’s cold storage, awaiting an autopsy.
1. Is this a matter for the law, or is it purely a medical issue?
2. Why was the pediatrician involved in this case? Why not the municipal corporation or hospital authorities directly?
3. What are the legal consequences for the RMO and the hospital in this situation?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago
1. This is a matter for the law as an unexplained death in a hospital setting requires investigation.
2. The pediatrician was involved as they were the treating doctor and can provide crucial medical information about the baby’s condition and care received, aiding in the investigation.
3. The RMO and hospital have a legal obligation to report the death and cooperate with the investigation, failure to do so could result in legal action.
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