Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi High Court, says she has lost faith in Safdarjung hospital
Gitanjali Angmo says no family should have to fight the system simply to choose where their loved one receives medical care
Sonam Wangchuk wife Gitanjali Angmo on Sunday morning moved the Delhi high court for an urgent hearing to discharge him from Safdarjung Hospital, saying she had lost faith in the facility.
In a morning post today, Angmo said, "I have lost faith in Safdarjung Government Hospital. The hospital told us @Wangchuk66’s potassium had dropped to 2.9, describing it as alarming and life-threatening. Yet, in its public health bulletin, it conveniently omitted the actual number, referring only to "decreasing potassium levels”.
She said when after 10 hours and repeated requests, they allowed the family to take samples of his blood at 10.30 pm, an independent laboratory test reported 3.5, well within the normal range.
"Despite repeated requests, the hospital has refused to discharge him or allow us to shift him to a private hospital of our choice. With around 30 police personnel stationed on our floor and well over 100 across the hospital, our movement is severely restricted. It is not medical care. It is illegal detention," she lamented as the hospital said they were continuing to monitor the health of Wangchuk.
Angmo said if anything happens to Sonam, the hospital authorities and the government should bear full responsibility.
"I have therefore moved the High Court and sought an urgent hearing today, praying for permission to shift Sonam before his health deteriorates. No family should have to fight the system simply to choose where their loved one receives medical care," she said.
