According to her, several consultations were held regarding this case both at the NCMMH and at the National Hospital. The medical elite gathered to determine what was happening with the patient; however, despite the availability of modern equipment and extensive experience, the exact diagnosis remained unknown. This is due to numerous factors, including high risks of thrombosis and a history of COVID-19. The situation with the illness spiraled out of control, which was confirmed by a change in the clinical picture, Baryktabasova noted.
She also added that even ordinary conditions can become complicated to such an extent that standard medical methods may not help, and the only option may be radical measures, such as amputation. In her opinion, the public often perceives medical professionals as guilty in case of failure, which is incorrect. Therefore, it is necessary to improve communication with society so that people understand that doctors are not omnipotent.
Baryktabasova emphasized that there are forces that escalate conflict and add fuel to the fire of public outrage against medical professionals. She pointed out that such conflicts lead to violations of procedural norms. Article 146 is not a serious offense and does not require excessive measures. According to her, it is inappropriate to arrest doctors and place them in isolation with actual criminals.
Moreover, she noted that there are legal collisions that deprive doctors of the opportunity to appeal decisions in court. "We, along with lawyers, have identified gaps in the legislation and will appeal to the Constitutional Court to ensure doctors' right to defense and fair trial," Baryktabasova added. She noted that it is necessary to consider global statistics and the complexities of diseases that do not always respond to treatment.
"Ignoring expert opinions and medical commissions is terrifying," she concluded.The union leader also emphasized the importance of analyzing the guilt and responsibility of medical workers in each specific case. She promised to make every effort to eliminate legal gaps that could protect doctors.
Recall that on February 18, a nephrologist, candidate of medical sciences, and associate professor Nasira Beishebaeva was arrested in Bishkek. According to the Bishkek City Police Department, the arrest was related to a complaint from the mother of a patient who was treated in 2024 regarding an alleged medical error that led to the amputation of the right lower limb.
A criminal case has been initiated against the doctor under part 2 of Article 146 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, and she has been charged. She was placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department.
The staff of the NCMMH recorded a video appeal to the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, in which they called for an objective investigation of the case and requested the consideration of a preventive measure not related to detention.
Health Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov emphasized the importance of a comprehensive and impartial examination of the circumstances of the case.
The NCMMH also provided information on how the girl was treated before the amputation.
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