Nurse mistakenly cuts off an infant’s thumb during routine medical care in an Indore hospital, highlighting critical issues in healthcare management and patient safety protocols.
Key Concepts:
– Medical negligence and accountability
– Healthcare infrastructure and training
– Legal and ethical implications in medical errors
Relevance to UPSC:
– Examines public health system challenges in India
– Emphasizes importance of governance in healthcare
– Links to Ethics paper focusing on human values and medical ethics
Implications:
– Need for stricter nurse training and supervision
– Public awareness on patient rights
– Policy reform to enhance healthcare accountability
Reference: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nurse-cuts-off-infants-thumb-at-indore-hospital/articleshow/126445692.cms?