Lahore Hospital MS, Multiple Doctors Suspended Over Ethical Violations
LAHORE:
The Punjab government on Saturday suspended the medical superintendent, the head of the gynaecology department, and four other doctors at Lady Willingdon Hospital after a video of a surgical procedure went viral on social media, sparking serious public concerns over medical ethics.
According to official sources, the incident took place during a C-section operation, prompting immediate action under the directives of the competent authority.
The notice emphasized that recording videos during medical procedures is a clear violation of medical ethics, undermining both the dignity and privacy of patients. Such conduct is inconsistent with established standards of patient safety and erodes public trust in healthcare professionals.
Authorities have sought explanations from those involved regarding alleged negligence and failure to fulfill clinical responsibilities.
Reaffirming its commitment, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stated that strict adherence to professional ethics will be enforced and that patient rights and dignity will continue to be fully protected across all healthcare institutions.
The viral video reportedly shows two separate surgeries being conducted simultaneously.
The footage reportedly shows doctors and staff making victory signs during the procedures, sparking criticism over their unprofessional conduct in the operating theatre.
- Reports indicate that the two ongoing surgeries were Caesarean sections, with doctors allegedly competing to see who could finish first. Voices heard in the video reportedly appear to support this claim.
- According to sources, both procedures were C-sections, and the footage suggests that the doctors were racing to complete the operations, with audio from the clip seemingly corroborating the allegation.
- The surgeries in question were reportedly Caesarean sections, and the video allegedly shows doctors competing to finish first, with voices in the recording interpreted as confirming the behavior.
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