ORDER

S.M. Kantikar, Presiding Member—Emergency obstetric hysterectomy (EOH) remains an essential weapon in any Obstetrician’s armoury and it is most vital to decide the perfect time to use this weapon. EOH is generally performed as a lifesaving procedure in cases of postpartum haemorrhage, rupture uterus, morbid adhesions of placenta and uterine sepsis. On one hand, it is used as a last resort to save the lives of mothers and on the other hand women’s reproductive capability is sacrificed. Often it is a difficult decision and requires good clinical judgment. The maternal outcome greatly depends upon the timely decision, the surgical skill and the speed of performing the surgery.

Complaint:

1. Mrs Anuja Chaudhary, the complainant No.1 (for short ‘the patient’) was availing prenatal care during her first pregnancy from one experienced gynaecologist in Delhi. However, for the proposed delivery reposing faith and trust in Dr. Shanti Roy (O.P. No. 2) the leading practicing Gynaecologist in Patna, the patient’s in-laws took an appointment with O. P. No. 2 who agreed to perform delivery on her own in Shivam Hospital & Research Institute ( for short ‘the hospital- O.P. No 1).

2. On 4.5.2002