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Stillbirth case: Hospicio panel probe rules out negligence

The panel of doctors which was constituted by Hospicio Medical Superintendent Dr Aira Almeida to inquire into the stillbirth case at the hospital has ruled out any negligence on part of the Hospicio staff.


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Dr Aira told The Goan that the three-member panel of doctors has submitted its report ruling out negligence on part of the doctors or medical staff.  When questioned about the exact cause behind the stillbirth after the mother was brought late night after she complained of pain, Dr Aira said that the exact cause of death will be known only after the police receive the chemical analysis report from 
Hyderabad.
Maina-Curtorim PI Gawde, however, said that his office has still not received the report from the panel of doctors constituted by the Hospicio hospital.
Relatives of the pregnant woman had demanded inquiry into the stillbirth case alleging negligence on the part of the Hospicio staff. Doctors, who had conducted the post mortem examination on the stillbirth at the Goa Medical College, Bambolim had reserved opinion on the exact cause of death, while preserving the vicera for chemical analysis.
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Porvorim PHC turns one

The non-bedded Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Porvorim has completed one year of its existence and has been receiving good response from the public.

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Published Apr 11, 2017, 4:18 AM IST
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