For all those who are asking why the doctor/nurses involved in Nekeisha Caine's death and the death of her unborn baby were not suspended, the answer is simple—the woman did not have two arteries severed by a team of "medical professionals". She choked on her own vomit.
I do, however, believe, if warranted, disciplinary action should be taken now that investigations have been completed.
Now, for the case in San Fernando that left three children who will never again feel the love and warmth of their mother's embrace, I humbly ask everyone to consider these "facts" that were reported in the print media.
A C-section was performed on a patient who then started to bleed excessively; any intern worth his/her salt should have been able to diagnose what was happening. Did the patient have a history of clotting disorder (I say history because this was her third child)?
Was she on any medication that would be considered a blood thinner? But the most obvious question, because the patient was undergoing surgery, should be was a blood vessel accidentally severed during the procedure.
There are numerous other reasons that could have resulted in such blood loss, but like I said, any junior doctor should have been able to identify those reasons. So, please, don't ask why were they suspended, ask yourself this, would you want somebody attending to your medical needs who did not have a clue what went wrong until an autopsy was done?
I can only answer for myself, and the answer is an emphatic no! I believe in my heart that most mothers in the maternity ward at the San Fernando General Hospital would not want such doctors attending to them, and if you want confirmation of this, just do a survey.
This one is for Dr Anand Chatoorgoon, you think the actions of the South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) and the Ministry of Health were unlawful because of your allegiance to your medical colleagues?
Well, let me ask you this, did you meet with the patients at the maternity ward to ask them what their thoughts were and how they felt about having these doctors attend to them?
I'll just hazard a guess you would say the ward was too short-staffed to take such actions and the proper procedures were not followed, but know this, any logical-thinking person will take their chances with a trained midwife than with a doctor who will botch a simple C-section.
Those of you who think doctors should be beyond reproach, think again, because for those who are quick to point out doctors and nurses are only human, consider they are dealing with the lives of people, and their "little" mishaps can have ripple effects in our society.
To the Medical Professionals Association of T&T (MPATT), hear this, if your actions and convictions were as strong towards providing the best health care possible, as displayed in the manner in which you are defending your colleagues, I dare say we may have one of the best healthcare systems in place.
For all who are leaning towards medicine as a career, please remember, it is not supposed to be about wealth, prestige or anything remotely resembling self-interest, but it must be about compassion, care, even love, and your final decision when choosing this path must be altruistic.
Those of you who have already chosen this path but think it's just a job, that you're only human, that you can't change people's mindsets/lifestyles and that you're doing the best you can, and then someone dies in a manner that could have been prevented, please, know the best you can do is just not good enough in this profession. Look for another career, one that preferably does not involve peoples' lives. Have a blessed day, everyone.
Sati Sam | Chaguanas
I do, however, believe, if warranted, disciplinary action should be taken now that investigations have been completed.
Now, for the case in San Fernando that left three children who will never again feel the love and warmth of their mother's embrace, I humbly ask everyone to consider these "facts" that were reported in the print media.
A C-section was performed on a patient who then started to bleed excessively; any intern worth his/her salt should have been able to diagnose what was happening. Did the patient have a history of clotting disorder (I say history because this was her third child)?
Was she on any medication that would be considered a blood thinner? But the most obvious question, because the patient was undergoing surgery, should be was a blood vessel accidentally severed during the procedure.
There are numerous other reasons that could have resulted in such blood loss, but like I said, any junior doctor should have been able to identify those reasons. So, please, don't ask why were they suspended, ask yourself this, would you want somebody attending to your medical needs who did not have a clue what went wrong until an autopsy was done?
I can only answer for myself, and the answer is an emphatic no! I believe in my heart that most mothers in the maternity ward at the San Fernando General Hospital would not want such doctors attending to them, and if you want confirmation of this, just do a survey.
This one is for Dr Anand Chatoorgoon, you think the actions of the South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) and the Ministry of Health were unlawful because of your allegiance to your medical colleagues?
Well, let me ask you this, did you meet with the patients at the maternity ward to ask them what their thoughts were and how they felt about having these doctors attend to them?
I'll just hazard a guess you would say the ward was too short-staffed to take such actions and the proper procedures were not followed, but know this, any logical-thinking person will take their chances with a trained midwife than with a doctor who will botch a simple C-section.
Those of you who think doctors should be beyond reproach, think again, because for those who are quick to point out doctors and nurses are only human, consider they are dealing with the lives of people, and their "little" mishaps can have ripple effects in our society.
To the Medical Professionals Association of T&T (MPATT), hear this, if your actions and convictions were as strong towards providing the best health care possible, as displayed in the manner in which you are defending your colleagues, I dare say we may have one of the best healthcare systems in place.
For all who are leaning towards medicine as a career, please remember, it is not supposed to be about wealth, prestige or anything remotely resembling self-interest, but it must be about compassion, care, even love, and your final decision when choosing this path must be altruistic.
Those of you who have already chosen this path but think it's just a job, that you're only human, that you can't change people's mindsets/lifestyles and that you're doing the best you can, and then someone dies in a manner that could have been prevented, please, know the best you can do is just not good enough in this profession. Look for another career, one that preferably does not involve peoples' lives. Have a blessed day, everyone.
Sati Sam | Chaguanas
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