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Temporary Staff Suspended, Doctor Warned Over Swapped X-ray at Konni Medical College

Temporary Staff Suspended, Doctor Warned Over Swapped X-ray at Konni Medical College
Image: Asianet News

A temporary staff member has been suspended following the incident of swapping X-rays at Konni Medical College. The superintendent found lapses, leading to the action. A pulmonology doctor was also warned for treating a girl who received the swapped X-ray. The error occurred when the X-ray of an 88-year-old patient was given to a girl receiving treatment for breathing difficulties.

Originally reported by Asianet News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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