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Chitradurga, Karnataka: In a shocking turn of events, Dr Abhishek, a contract-based doctor at the district hospital in Bharamsagar, Chitradurga, staged an unconventional pre-wedding photoshoot inside a defunct operation theatre. A video showing Dr. Abhishek performing mock surgery on a patient amidst cameras and lights quickly went viral on social media, sparking controversy and an investigation.
Videos that have surfaced on various social media platforms show Dr. Abhishek wearing his surgical gear and performing a mock procedure on a patient. The operation theatre, which was inactive since September last year, became an unexpected backdrop for the pre-wedding photoshoot. Hospital staff, who knew about the incident, were present during the shooting, raising questions about the complexity and ethical implications of their involvement.
ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗದ ಭರಮಸಾಗರ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯ ಆಪರೇಷನ್ ಥಿಯೇಟರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಿ ವೆಡ್ಡಿಂಗ್ ಶೋಟ್ ನಡೆಸಿದ ವೈದ್ಯರನ್ನ ಸೇವೆಯಿಂದ ವಜಾಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗಳಿರುವುದು ಜನರ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸೇವೆಗೆ ಹೊರತು ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಕೆಲಸಗಳಿಗಲ್ಲ. ವೈದ್ಯರಿಂದ ಇಂಥಹ ಅಶಿಸ್ತುಗಳನ್ನ ನಾನು ಸಹಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.
ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ… pic.twitter.com/8iTyMlx3iZ
— Dinesh Gundu Rao/ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ (@dineshgrao) February 9, 2024
The incident unfolded at the district hospital in Bharamasagar, Chitradurga, where Dr. Abhishek had been employed by the National Health Mission just a month prior. The hospital administration, caught off guard by the viral video, scrambled to address the situation and ensure that such misuse of public facilities would not occur in the future.
Following widespread criticism and concern over misuse of hospital facilities, District Health Officer Dr Renu Prasad announced that a notice would be issued to the hospital administrator for immediate action. The Karnataka Health Minister echoed the public sentiment and stressed that government hospitals are for public health care and not for personal use.
“This incident is a gross violation of the trust placed in our medical professionals and the sanctity of our healthcare institutions,” said the Health Minister. “We will not tolerate such abuses and will take strict measures to prevent them in the future.”
In response to the controversy, Dr. Abhishek was dismissed from service by the Health Minister. The Minister also instructed all contract employees to adhere strictly to government service rules and to refrain from using public facilities for personal gain.
As the dust has settled on this unprecedented incident, the medical community in Karnataka is left to ponder the importance of ethical conduct and judicious use of public resources. A pre-wedding photoshoot that was intended to capture a joyous occasion has instead become a cautionary tale about abuse of one’s position and the consequences of the trust placed in health care professionals.
Dr. Abhishek’s actions have sparked a broader conversation about the need for accountability and transparency in the medical field. As the district hospital in Bharamsagar, Chitradurga works to rebuild trust and ensure that such incidents do not happen in future, reminding the medical community of their vital role in serving the public and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. Are reminded.
Due to the unconventional pre-wedding photoshoot organized by Dr. Abhishek in an operation theater of the district hospital in Bharamsagar, Chitradurga, he has been dismissed from service. Amid the controversy, Karnataka’s Health Minister underlined the importance of using government hospitals for public health care and not for personal use. This incident is a reminder of the need for ethical conduct and accountability in the medical field as well as the important role of healthcare professionals in maintaining the trust placed in them by the public.
