Skull fell to the ground during surgery: Public Prosecution Service is investigating German hospital

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Instead of healing, the hospital visit resulted in his death. A patient who went to the Evangelical Hospital in the German city of Oldenburg with a serious back injury could not be treated immediately due to a lack of capacity. Although the man became increasingly ill and even developed pneumonia, he had to wait seven days for the surgical procedure he needed.

As “Bild” reports, the tragedy took place in the hospital’s neurosurgery department. The operation, which was performed with much delay, ultimately had a fatal outcome, after which the man’s family filed a complaint against the doctors responsible.

Suspicion of manslaughter by negligence

The Oldenburg Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation. The suspicion: negligent homicide.

On August 31, a police investigation took place at the clinic in connection with the case. A police spokesperson said: “Medical documents have been secured and are now being assessed with experts.”

According to the Public Prosecution Service, the medical files of two patients who died at the Evangelical Hospital were sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine. They should be assessed for any handling errors. According to the report, there is a second complaint against the hospital.

Insider goes all out

An insider denounced the disastrous conditions in the hospital to the newspaper. “It happens that three nurses in intensive care have to care for thirteen patients,” he says. Due to a lack of staff, doctors are under constant pressure. This also leads to errors.

“During brain surgery, the patient’s skull fell to the floor,” the insider continues. “The operating room is like a car repair shop.”

The operators do not deny the skullcap incident. But the hospital is defending itself against accusations of breaching its duty of care for financial reasons. You also don’t have to worry about a lack of staff. (no)

Source: Blick