Special Correspondent, Pune – The Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune has been held responsible for the tragic death of a pregnant woman, Tanisha Bhise, due to alleged medical negligence. A state-appointed inquiry committee led by Dr. Radhakrishna Pawar has concluded that the hospital failed to provide timely treatment, which directly led to her death.
The findings were made public by Rupali Chakankar, Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, during a press conference. She revealed that the hospital breached patient confidentiality by publicly sharing private medical information about Tanisha in an attempt to absolve itself of blame.
According to the report, Tanisha Bhise and her family arrived at the hospital on March 28 at 9:00 AM, but the hospital demanded Rs 10 lakh before beginning treatment. By 2:30 PM, the family left the hospital, as no medical intervention had been initiated. Despite Tanisha experiencing continuous bleeding and being in critical condition, the hospital merely advised her to take medication she already had with her, instead of starting immediate treatment.
The patient’s family alleged that the hospital had assured them of surgery readiness but refused to proceed due to the delay in payment. For over five and a half hours, Tanisha remained in the hospital without receiving any medical attention, leading to her physical and mental deterioration.
Since Tanisha was pregnant, her death is being classified as a maternal death. The final reports from the Maternal Mortality Review and the Charity Commission are expected soon. Based on all three reports, the state will determine further legal action.
Chakankar added that if the hospital had followed standard protocols and offered timely treatment, Tanisha’s life could have been saved. She stated that legal action would be taken against the hospital for negligence, breach of patient confidentiality, and failing to provide critical care.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for accountability and reform in private healthcare institutions.
