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A tragic incident in Bihar's Saran district has brought to light the alarming reality of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals and the devastating consequences of such actions. A 15-year-old boy, Krishna Kumar, died after a self-proclaimed 'doctor' performed surgery on him to remove a gall bladder stone, allegedly using instructions from YouTube videos. The family, desperate to alleviate Krishna's severe vomiting, had taken him to Ganpati Hospital, where the 'doctor,' identified as Ajit Kumar Puri, performed the procedure without their consent.
The family's account paints a chilling picture of negligence and deceit. They claim that Puri operated on Krishna after watching YouTube videos, demonstrating a shocking lack of medical expertise and ethical responsibility. Despite doubts about Puri's qualifications, the family had entrusted their son's care to him, highlighting the vulnerability of individuals seeking medical treatment in rural areas, often lacking access to qualified healthcare professionals. The family's desperation to stop Krishna's vomiting led them to trust Puri, who tragically exploited their trust and ended up causing their son's death.
The incident has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about the state of healthcare infrastructure in Bihar. The family's allegations against Puri, coupled with reports of other patients being abandoned at the nursing home after the staff disappeared, point to a systemic failure to regulate and monitor medical practitioners. The lack of proper verification procedures and inadequate enforcement of medical regulations creates opportunities for unqualified individuals to exploit vulnerable populations and engage in dangerous practices. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for stricter regulations and effective oversight to ensure public safety and prevent such tragedies from recurring.
Source: Bihar teen dies after ‘fake doctor’ conducts surgery using YouTube tutorial: Report