News Forum - Thai woman suffers for 6 years after surgeon leaves drill bit inside her leg

[Thaiger]

A Thai woman is rallying for justice after a doctor at Saraburi Hospital in central Thailand left a broken drill bit inside her leg during surgery more than six years ago, taking away her ability to walk and causing her years of unbearable pain. Yesterday, the Social Justice Campaign Network took 57 year old Chantra …

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[Pinetree]

So a drill bit breaks off and they don't bother to find the broken bit, or wonder where it went?  Unbelievable.  I hope that  she gets jezzillions in compensation. 

[HolyCowCm]

I am sorry, but this doctor needs to forfeit to the woman half of his life savings. For me, the guy should resign or if doesn't then be re-evaluated. Why? Too tired and over worked? Not care?

[AdvocatusDiaboli]

27 minutes ago, HolyCowCm said:

For me, the guy should resign or if doesn't then be re-evaluated.

After re-evaluation they will find he was above the criteria for a public servant above the caring level of police or politician. Care factor for Thai people, above and beyond. 

[Saunk]

This isn't just a Thai thing, this happens all over the world in western countries too.  Medical malpractice is a part of health care, most docs and surgeons and nurses don't care about patients, they have quotas to meet and are just trying to run through as many appointments and surgeries as quickly as possible.  Health care today is laughable.

[HolyCowCm]

1 hour ago, AdvocatusDiaboli said:

After re-evaluation they will find he was above the criteria for a public servant above the caring level of police or politician. Care factor for Thai people, above and beyond. 

Can - You put that into Star-Trek lingo?

[HolyCowCm]

3 hours ago, Saunk said:

This isn't just a Thai thing, this happens all over the world in western countries too.  Medical malpractice is a part of health care, most docs and surgeons and nurses don't care about patients, they have quotas to meet and are just trying to run through as many appointments and surgeries as quickly as possible.  Health care today is laughable.

It is all really selective.

 

[HiuMak]

Going into operation theater is like bringing your car going into a workshop.

You never know what they do in there.