Arunachal govt issues guidelines for pregnant women, patients with chronic kidney ailment

In the order issued, it also stated that the health facilities cannot refuse treatment to Covid-19 patients.
Arunachal govt issues guidelines for pregnant women, patients with chronic kidney ailment

Itanagar: Arunachal Government has issued guidelines for obstetric services to pregnant women and patients with chronic kidney disease irrespective of their Covid status in government as well as private hospitals and health facilities under the Clinical Establishments Act.

In an order issued on 5 October, Health Secretary P Parthiban has directed all hospitals and health facilities in the state with gynaecologist services and required facilities.

"Referring cases for institutional deliveries/caesarean section to far-off dedicated Covid hospital for being Covid positive should be avoided. Any refusal to render services to pregnant women based on their Covid status may be fatal to the baby and the mother as well, and shall be construed as medical negligence," the order stated.

As per guidelines, the health facilities have been directed to maintain the protocols for infection prevention, have PPE for the medical team, and ensure proper disposal of bio-medical waste.

"Patients with chronic kidney disease, irrespective of their Covid status, shall also not be denied dialysis facilities," the health department said.

In the order issued, it also stated that the health facilities cannot refuse treatment to Covid-19 patients.

"Wherever required, such Covid positive persons shall be given proper guidance and referred to the nearest CCC, DCHC or DCH, as the case may be," the order said.

It has been reported that earlier on 28 September, Desu Pertin Jerang with her unborn twins died on the way to a hospital due to alleged medical negligence after she was referred from one hospital to the other.

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