A pregnant woman, four months along, faced an accidental abortion at a Prague hospital due to a patient mix-up.
Seeking a routine check-up at Bulovka University Hospital on March 25, she was mistaken for another patient, both being Asian and struggling with Czech.
Under the impression of a routine procedure, the woman underwent anaesthesia, followed by an unintended curettage surgery resulting in miscarriage.
Gynecologist Jan Přáda cited the language barrier as a likely factor in the misidentification.
Daily Mail reported that the implicated medical staff have been suspended from their duties, pending internal investigations into the serious violations of regulations.
The hospital acknowledged the mistake, offering an apology to the woman and compensation for the distressing ordeal. Law enforcement is treating the incident as a case of bodily harm.
Internal investigations revealed severe violations of regulations, leading to the surgical error. Individuals found responsible will face personal accountability.
The Health Ministry extended condolences to the woman and her family, acknowledging the “undesirable incident” at Bulovka Hospital.
The police are treating the matter as a case of bodily harm, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
Gynecologist Jan Přáda highlighted the language barrier as a probable factor in the disturbing misidentification.
