Junior Doctor Found Semi-Unconscious in SSKM Hostel, Admitted to CCU
Hospital Authorities Investigating the Cause; Condition Stable but Critical
A junior doctor from SSKM Hospital was found nearly unconscious in his hostel room on Sunday. Currently, he is under treatment in the hospital’s Critical Care Unit (CCU). The incident has left his colleagues and hospital staff puzzled as they await clarity on the cause of his sudden illness.
Incident Details
The doctor, a house staff member from the Neurology department, was rescued from his hostel room in a semi-conscious state. Following his admission to the CCU, hospital sources reported that his condition is stable but not completely out of danger. Doctors are investigating whether the illness was triggered by medication side effects or an overdose.
Reactions from Colleagues
The sudden illness has left his fellow junior doctors shocked. No apparent cause for his condition has been identified yet. Colleagues and friends noted that he had been actively participating in protests related to the RG Kar Medical College incident, although he wasn’t a prominent figure in the forefront.
Previous Similar Case Raises Concerns
This incident recalls a similar case from a few weeks ago when a junior anesthesiologist from Jhargram Medical College was found dead in a rented lodge. The 32-year-old doctor, Dipra Bhattacharya, a Kolkata resident, was discovered with a syringe in the room, raising concerns about the mental and physical health of medical professionals working under stressful conditions.
Current Treatment and Observation
The junior doctor is under close observation by SSKM’s medical team. While his vitals are stable, further investigations are underway to understand the underlying cause of his health deterioration.