Doctors at Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi have reportedly issued a death certificate for a two-day-old baby who was still alive. The family confirmed that the child is alive after receiving the death certificate.
A woman named Rubina gave birth to a baby at Holy Family Hospital on Tuesday. The newborn’s condition was critical, and doctors hastily issued a death certificate.
The certificate clearly states that the body was handed over to the family and bears the stamp and signature of Doctor Tayyaba Sadaf.
The Medical Superintendent (MS) has formed an inquiry committee headed by Dr. Hana Sattar, Head of the Pediatrics Department, to investigate the incident.
Dr. Akhtar Mahmood Malik, MS of Holy Family Hospital, said the hospital will take action against whoever is found responsible in the inquiry.
However, he noted that medical history contains cases where a patient’s breathing becomes extremely faint and doctors cannot confirm signs of life.
Dr. Malik explained that the baby suffered from Lazarus syndrome, a condition where breathing becomes very faint.
The child is alive and has been hooked on to a ventilator.