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| Kathmandu, Saturday December 21, 2002 Paush 06, 2059. |
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Wait for experts’
findings
This is in response to the letter entitled:
"Fatal negligence", dated December 19, 2002, TKP.
First and foremost, we iterate that we provided
the best care possible to the patient in question. We are saddened that our efforts to
save his life were unsuccessful.
In addition to the obvious injuries (fractures
and open wounds), the patient had closed injuries involving his entire left lower buttock
and back. This fact is documented in the records, and there is no question of lying about
any facts. Demarcation of the skin and underlying muscle in such closed injuries takes
time.
Sepsis is not an uncommon complication after
such injuries, and can be mortal even after an appropriate care, which was fully provided.
The risks involved in the various treatments undertaken were duly explained to the best of
our ability. We are prepared to face the scrutiny of expert panels, regarding the
treatment provided to this patient.
Binay Giri
Administrative Chief
B & B Hospital, Lalitpur |
