A Bengaluru hospital is battling bad press after its responses to negative Google reviews began to go viral on social media. The hospital was seen disclosing private medical information while insulting patients in its replies.
The user also shared a screenshot of a Google review where the hospital is replying in an unprofessional manner and even sharing confidential medical information of the patient.
Dr Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr Consultant - Neonatology and Paediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, said, “Causes of winter wheezing range from lower immunity, viral infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza, to irritants such as cold air and indoor pollutants. Limited outdoor activity and changes in daily routine are also some of the common factors that contribute to an increase in wheezing.
In another case, a 10-year-old presented with abdominal pain, weighing 53.5 kg, signalling overweight status. Incidentally diagnosed with fatty liver disease through increased liver enzyme activity on an abdominal ultrasound, the child’s diet predominantly consisted of junk food, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle.
Hospitals are still pulling a SAST one
Hospitals are still pulling a SAST one
ByPragna L KrupaPragna L Krupa / Updated: Jun 17, 2021, 06:00 IST
Health workers collect swab samples from citizens near KR Puram
The family alleges that the hospital staff asked them to get injections for the covid patient; hospital counters saying that SAST did not cover those jabs
D espite Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) being a free programme for citizens, many patients are still paying for different medical resources. A
covid patient’s family members were asked to pay nearly Rs 25,000 for injections which they could not afford. The patient ultimately succumbed to the virus.