Patient transported to Muktsar Civil Hospital on construction cart sparks concern

In a concerning incident highlighting potential medical apathy, a patient was brought to the local civil hospital on a cart typically used for transporting bricks and construction materials. A video capturing the episode has gone viral, drawing widespread criticism and concern from the locals.

Muktsar Senior Medical Officer (SMO) Dr Arpan Deep Brar clarified the situation, stating, “Wheelchairs are available at the hospital. Currently, construction work on the upcoming Mother and Child Hospital is underway just opposite the hospital’s main building. It appears the patient’s attendant chose to use a nearby construction cart. The hospital staff was not informed about this.”

The viral video has sparked a broader debate about the need for improved coordination and enhanced patient care facilities at the hospital.