Three-member committee to probe Narmadaben’s death

Ahmedabad, 25 November 2011

In the case of treatment given to the patient Late Smt. Narmadaben H. Parmar at V. S. Gen. Hospital, Ahmedabad, AMC has constituted a committee of Senior Doctors/ Faculty from B.J. Medical College / Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad as under mentioned :-

(1) Dr. M.F. Shaikh, Addl. Superintendent, Civil Hopsital, Ahmedabad, Chairman of Inquiry Committee

(2) Dr. Malini Deasi, HOD, Obst. & Gync, B.J. Medical College / Civil Hopsital, Ahmedabad, Member of Inquiry Committee

(3) Dr. Shailesh Shah, Professor, Anesthesiology, B.J. Medical College / Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Member of Inquiry Committee

The Committee is required to find out the following aspects:

1. Was the medical treatment given to Late Smt. Narmadaben H. Parmar as per the protocol and highest standards of Medical Administration and professional ethics laid down by the Medical Council of India by treating doctors

2. Was the ventilator withdrawn prior to the death of the patient as alleged by patient’s relatives

3. What was the cause of death of Late Smt. Narmadaben H. Parmar as per medical records.

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