Neurosurgeon Suspended After Allegations of Operating Under the Influence
A neurosurgeon in Arkalyk, Kostanay region, has been temporarily suspended following allegations of performing an operation under the influence of alcohol. The doctor denies these claims, but relatives have shared a video and an alcohol test result of 3.06 promille online. Authorities are now investigating the incident.
The Ministry of Health and police inspectors are jointly investigating the case, with a pre-trial investigation underway. The Pharmaceutical Control Department is also on the scene, inspecting the facility where the operation took place. Meanwhile, the regional police department has opened a case in response to the patient's death during surgery.
The doctor involved has refuted the claims of being drunk during the operation. However, relatives have expressed concerns, with the alcohol test result and video circulating online suggesting otherwise. The incident has sparked an investigation to determine the cause of the patient's death and the veracity of the intoxication claims.
The neurosurgeon in Arkalyk remains suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. Authorities are working to establish the facts surrounding the patient's death and the allegations of alcohol intoxication. The results of the investigation will determine the next course of action.
