Action be taken if inquiry proves teenager conducted C-sec: Ramadoss

New Delhi, June 21 (UNI) Expressing shock over the reported 'Caesarean Operation' conducted by a teenager on a woman in Tamil Nadu, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss today said severe action would be taken if a thorough inquiry proved the report to be correct.

Talking to reporters here, Dr Ramadoss said he has taken up the issue with the Tamil Nadu Health Minister who informed that the state Government has already ordered an inquiry into the incident.

''If it is found to be true, then it is very unfortunate and severe action should be taken against (the teenager) by both the Medical Council of India and the State Health Department,'' he said and added that inquiry has already been ordered by them.

According to media reports, a teenage son of a doctor couple conducted the C-sec at a private nursing home in Manapparai which shocked the entire medical fraternity.

The reported violation of medical ethics by a 15-year-old boy, son of a doctor couple came to light after the incident was taken seriously by the Tamil Nadu Chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

Dr Murugesan, a surgeon, gave a video presentation to the members of IMA, in which his son M Dhileepan Raj, a X standard student, was performing a surgery with his parents assistance at their private nursing home. The doctor tried to justify the action of his son as the IMA members protested.

The irate members then brought the incident to the notice of Dr N Mohan Doss, President of IMA Tamil Nadu Chapter, who in turn sought explanation from Dr Murugesan.

In his reply, Dr Murugesan said when a robotic or laparascopic equipment could perform a surgery, why his son could not perform the same with his parents assistance, who were doctors. He, however, tendered an apology.

UNI