Delayed surgery: Dibrugarh hospital's credibility under scanner

A tense situation unfolded at Chabua's St. Luke's Hospital last night when a dispute erupted between the hospital management, doctors, and the relatives of a patient who was allegedly denied emergency surgery due to unavailability of doctors.

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According to reports, Diganta Gohain, a resident of a nearby area, was rushed to the hospital around 8 pm with injuries sustained in an accident. The doctor provided primary treatment and informed the relatives that an immediate surgery was necessary to save the patient's life. The doctor also demanded around Rs 1 lakh for the surgery, which the relatives arranged as per the doctor's instructions.

However, despite the doctor's assurance that the surgery would be done within 20-30 minutes, it didn't happen even after 4 hours. The relatives got anxious and questioned the doctor, which led to a heated argument.

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The hospital management gave various excuses for not performing the surgery, citing the unavailability of anesthesia and cardiology specialists. This further infuriated the relatives, who alleged that the hospital was playing with the patient's life over a demand for money.

The incident has sparked severe backlash from the public, with many questioning the hospital's credibility. St. Luke's Hospital often claims to have top-notch doctors from outside Assam, but the incident raises questions about the hospital's commitment to providing quality medical care.

The hospital's management has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident. The incident is currently under scrutiny, and the local authorities have been informed.