Key Takeaways
- A nurse has been booked by police after a newborn girl lost her right thumb during treatment at Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi.
- The incident was discovered when the baby's father visited the nursery ward and found the injury.
- Hospital staff initially claimed the thumb had been cut during a medical procedure, but an internal inquiry is ongoing.
Police have registered a case against a nurse at Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi after a 23-day-old baby girl lost her right thumb while receiving treatment. The incident was discovered when the baby’s father visited the nursery ward and found the injury.
According to reports, the hospital staff initially informed the family that the thumb had been cut during a medical procedure. However, this claim has not yet been substantiated by an internal inquiry launched by the hospital.
Following a formal complaint from the family, New Town police began investigating the incident. The nurse involved appeared before an inquiry committee and apologized for her actions, but the baby’s father stated that he had forgiven her.
The investigation is still underway, with both the hospital and the police working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the injury. Hospital officials have not commented on the case publicly as of yet.
This incident highlights concerns about patient safety in healthcare facilities, particularly when it involves vulnerable patients such as newborns. The family has expressed their dissatisfaction with the initial explanations provided by the hospital staff.
The nurse’s booking comes at a time when there is increasing scrutiny over medical procedures and patient care standards across Pakistan. This case underscores the need for transparency and accountability in healthcare institutions.
While the hospital has launched an internal inquiry, the police investigation remains active. The outcome of these investigations will be crucial in determining any further actions against the nurse or the hospital.
