A Shanghai International Medical Center doctor allegedly choked and slapped a 7-year-old during a nasal endoscopy, causing soft tissue injuries. Hospital withdrew a 5,000 RMB settlement offer.
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A Shanghai Intl Hospital Faces Backlash as Doctor Accused of Choking and Slapping 7yo Patient During Procedure
A visit to a high-end medical facility is usually expected to be a stress-free experience, especially when it involves a child. However, for a mother in Pudong named Ms. Fan, a recent trip to the Shanghai International Medical Center turned into a nightmare. Her seven-year-old son had been struggling with worsening rhinitis, and after treatments at public hospitals failed to show results, she decided to seek more specialized care last month.
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The trouble began during a nasal endoscopy, a procedure that involves a thin tube about 30 to 35 centimeters long. It is a sight that could easily intimidate an adult, let alone a young child. As the boy naturally resisted and struggled with the doctor during the examination, the situation escalated violently. According to Ms. Fan, the doctor grabbed her son by the neck and appeared to slap him twice across the face right in front of her. The boy was instantly terrified and stopped resisting, allowing the doctor to finish the procedure with a different tube, but the physical damage was already done.
When the family got home, the marks on the boy's neck were bright red and impossible to ignore. Concerned for their son’s safety, the family reported the incident to the police, who provided an injury assessment form. The subsequent medical report confirmed the reality of the physical encounter, listing soft tissue injuries and swelling on the child's neck.
Under police mediation, the doctor faced the family to explain his actions. While he claimed his subjective intention wasn't to "hit" the child, he admitted his actions were indefensible. The doctor stated, "Putting aside any reasons, the result did cause him harm... holding the neck was indeed my responsibility." He added that he simply "patted" the boy's face twice and apologized sincerely.
Despite the apology, the path to a resolution has been anything but smooth. The family signed a letter of forgiveness for the doctor personally, but they insisted that the hospital take civil responsibility for the injury. The hospital initially offered to waive the fee for one consultation, which the family rejected. The offer was then raised to 2,000 RMB, which also failed to reach an agreement. After the Pudong Health Commission intervened, it seemed like a settlement of 5,000 RMB was finally on the table.
However, the hospital reportedly changed its tune at the last minute. Ms. Fan claims the facility demanded she sign a liability exemption form and then suddenly withdrew the 5,000 RMB offer entirely, telling the family to settle the matter through the judicial system instead.
Local reporters attempted to get a statement from the Shanghai International Medical Center, but the hospital provided no response. The Pudong Health Commission acknowledged the case but has yet to provide further updates even a week later.
Source: 上观新闻
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