Kin of 7-yr-old victim to file case against Fortis hospital

The family of seven-year-old Adya Singh will register an FIR on Friday against Fortis hospital in Gurugram over the death of their daughter. The family, who was slapped a fine of over Rs 16 lakh for the treatment of their daughter were relieved after the Haryana government found criminal negligence on the part of the hospital, causing the death of a seven-year-old girl suffering from dengue.

"We have discussed the matter with our family. We will register an FIR against the hospital and the doctors on Friday," her father Jayant Singh told DNA.

The statement came after a committee of senior doctors, formed by the state government, gave its recommendations. The committee has alleged several irregularities, including refusal of appropriate ambulance service to the patient, not following leave against medical advice (LAMA) protocol, and overcharging.

On August 28, 2017, Adya was admitted to Rockland Hospital in Dwarka with a high temperature. The doctors there treated her like any other dengue patient and later after two days referred her to Fortis,Gurugram.

Union health minister JP Nadda also took cognisance of the matter and reached out to the family through Twitter asking them to provide details so that necessary action can be taken.

Meanwhile, Fortis hospital on Thursday issued a statement on the case. "We categorically deny assertions or allegations of any bribe being paid to Jayant Singh(father of deceased girl who was treated for dengue at the hospital). Fortis did offer a refund of the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the family."

THE STORY SO FAR

• On August 31, Adya was admitted to Fortis for 14 days. She was diagnosed with dengue shock syndrome, but she didn’t survive. The family was slapped with a hefty bill of Rs 16 lakhs for 14 days’ treatment.