GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 13, CMC – The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Thursday said it had terminated the services of a senior doctor and suspended two others, following an internal investigation into a recent stillbirth case at term pregnancy.
The case of Venezuelan national, Mayhelm Gonzalez, who delivered a stillbirth child and complained of the treatment meted out to her, had been highlighted in the media..
In a statement, the GHPC acknowledged that the matter had been reported in the media, adding that the investigation was conducted thoroughly to ensure a comprehensive review of all aspects of care provided during the incident.
“The hospital’s independent review panel determined that the managing doctors did not adhere to the required medical protocols and thereafter made several recommendations,” the GHPC said, adding that the recommendations included the termination of a senior doctor who had oversight of the shift and case and whose failure to supervise contributed to breaches in protocol.
It said that two doctors with senior oversight of the case had been suspended for a period of 28 days.
The GHPC said that the hospital’s administration has since met with the patient and her relatives to provide a full update on the investigation’s outcome and the corrective actions taken, adding “the family has indicated their satisfaction with the measures implemented.
“GPHC deeply regrets that this incident occurred and acknowledges the impact on the affected family. We reaffirm our commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and upholding the highest standards of patient care,” GHPC said, adding that it “will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future”.
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