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KOTA, April 19, 2025 – A serious lapse in patient identification protocols at Kota Medical College Hospital resulted in an elderly man mistakenly undergoing a surgical incision intended for another patient earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on April 12th, has prompted an internal investigation.
Mr. Jagdish, an elderly man suffering from facial paralysis which renders him unable to speak, was present at the hospital as an attendant for his son, who was scheduled for surgery. Due to a critical error involving name confusion and a failure to properly verify patient identity, hospital staff mistakenly prepared Mr. Jagdish for a dialysis fistula procedure.
This procedure was not intended for Mr. Jagdish or his son, but for a different patient entirely. Staff proceeded with the initial steps, making an incision on Mr. Jagdish’s hand. Fortunately, the mistake was identified part-way through the process. The procedure was immediately halted, and the incision was sutured.
Hospital authorities have acknowledged the error and admitted that standard operating protocols for patient identification were not adhered to in this instance.
Dr. Sangeeta Saxena, Principal of the Medical College Hospital, confirmed the incident and stated that a three-member committee has been established to conduct a thorough investigation into the protocol breach. The committee is expected to submit its findings shortly. The investigation aims to understand how the mix-up occurred and to implement measures to prevent similar errors in the future.
Disclaimer: This news article is based solely on the information provided in the source text referenced (India Today, dated April 17, 2025). It may not encompass all details or reflect developments subsequent to the source’s publication date.
