Diduga Kasus Malapraktik, Kaki Pasien Diamputasi - [Metro Pagi Primetime]

Summary

A patient at a public hospital in Medan, North Sumatra, allegedly fell victim to medical malpractice after a surgeon amputated their right leg without the family’s consent. The surgery was initially intended to treat an infected toe injury caused by a nail. The family had only approved the operation for the toe, not for an amputation. Following the procedure, the family expressed outrage and demanded accountability from the hospital. They are considering reporting the incident to the authorities, highlighting the severity of the situation and their shock over the unexpected amputation.

Takeaways

• 😀 A patient in a general hospital in Medan, North Sumatra, is suspected of being a victim of malpractice by a surgeon.
• 😀 The patient's right leg was amputated without the family's consent, even though only approval for a toe operation was given.
• 😀 The family of the patient, who is suspected to be a malpractice victim, became enraged and demanded accountability from the hospital management.
• 😀 The incident began when the patient, named J, was admitted to the hospital after stepping on a nail, which caused an infection in their toe.
• 😀 The surgeon recommended a surgery to remove the infected toe, but after the surgery, the patient’s entire leg was amputated instead.
• 😀 The family's anger grew as they were not informed or consulted about the amputation, leading them to plan legal action against the hospital.
• 😀 The patient's family reported that the consent form indicated a toe operation, not an amputation, which caused confusion and further distress.
• 😀 The situation escalated when the family realized that the operation had been carried out on the wrong leg, causing even more frustration.
• 😀 The family was shocked to learn about the amputation after the surgery had already been performed, despite the original agreement.
• 😀 The patient's family intends to report the malpractice case to the police for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Q & A

What was the main issue discussed in the transcript?

The main issue discussed is a suspected case of medical malpractice in a hospital in Medan, North Sumatra, where a patient's right leg was amputated without the family's consent. The family had initially agreed only to an operation on one of the patient's toes.

Why did the patient's family become angry with the hospital management?

The family became angry because the patient underwent an unexpected amputation of the leg instead of just having a toe operation as agreed upon. They felt misled and that the operation went beyond what was authorized.

What caused the patient to seek medical attention in the first place?

The patient sought medical attention because a nail had pierced their toe, which led to an infection in the toe.

What operation did the surgeon propose initially, and what happened during the procedure?

The surgeon initially proposed an operation on one of the patient's toes to treat the infection. However, after the surgery, the surgeon amputated the patient's entire leg, which was not part of the original plan.

What were the family's initial expectations regarding the surgery?

The family had expected the surgery to be limited to treating the infected toe and were not informed that amputation of the entire leg would be performed.

What was the family's response when they discovered the amputation?

The family was shocked and upset upon discovering that the surgeon had amputated the entire leg instead of just operating on the infected toe as originally planned.

How did the family react to the hospital's actions regarding the surgery?

The family reacted by demanding accountability from the hospital's management. They planned to report the case to the police, believing that malpractice had occurred.

What information did the family receive about the surgery from the medical staff?

The family was informed that the surgery was supposed to be on the toe, but they were surprised when they later discovered that the leg had been amputated instead, contrary to what was stated in the consent documents.

How did the situation escalate after the amputation?

After the amputation, the patient's family became increasingly frustrated and planned to take legal action against the hospital. They were also upset by the lack of transparency and the unexpected nature of the surgery.

What actions did the family take after learning about the amputation?

The family decided to report the incident to the police, as they felt that the hospital and the surgeon were responsible for performing an unauthorized procedure.