A 45-year-old patient died after a procedure to reduce a dislocated shoulder at the Mazovian Specialist Hospital in Radom. General anesthesia was administered by an emergency department doctor without the involvement of an anesthesiologist. The family accuses the facility of negligence, and the prosecutor's office is investigating a possible case of involuntary manslaughter.

Tragic outcome of a routine procedure

45-year-old Maciej went to the hospital with a painful, but non-life-threatening dislocated shoulder, which under standard conditions is subject to a simple reduction.

Anesthesia without an anesthesiologist

The fact that general anesthesia for the procedure was administered by a doctor working in the hospital emergency room, and not by a specialist anesthesiologist, is controversial.

Prosecutor's investigation

The District Prosecutor's Office in Radom is conducting proceedings regarding a possible case of involuntary manslaughter. The investigation was initiated following a notification from hospital staff.

Family's fight for answers

The family of the deceased cannot come to terms with his death and accuses the hospital of serious medical negligence, demanding justice and accountability.

A tragedy in Radom's healthcare system. 45-year-old Maciej, who in mid-January went to the Mazovian Specialist Hospital in Radom with a painful dislocated shoulder, did not survive a routine procedure to reduce the limb. According to accounts from the family and media, during the medical procedure "something went wrong," leading to the patient's death. The main controversy, as indicated by sources, is the method of anesthesia administration. The procedure required general anesthesia, which – according to reports – was performed by a doctor working in the ER, without the participation of a specialist anesthesiologist. The issue of safety in anesthesia procedures in Polish hospitals has been a subject of debate for years. Anesthesiology is a narrow specialization requiring particular qualifications to administer general anesthesia, which carries risks of complications from the respiratory and circulatory systems. Standards suggest that procedures under general anesthesia should occur with the participation or under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. After the incident, hospital staff themselves notified law enforcement. The District Prosecutor's Office in Radom is investigating a possible case of involuntary manslaughter. "We cannot come to terms with this" – said the deceased's sister, Ms. Magda, in an interview with Super Express, emphasizing that the family accuses the facility of serious negligence and is fighting to clarify all circumstances and hold those responsible accountable. The case highlights a broader problem concerning work organization and specialist availability in the public healthcare service. Although the technical details of the incident are still under investigation, the very report of general anesthesia being administered by a doctor who is not an anesthesiologist raises questions about adherence to safety procedures. The hospital has not publicly commented on the details of the case, likely awaiting the results of the prosecutor's proceedings. The family of the deceased man remains in mourning, demanding truth and justice for a loss which – in their view – was avoidable.

Mentioned People

  • Maciej — 45-year-old patient who died after a shoulder reduction procedure in a Radom hospital.
  • Magda — Sister of the deceased Maciej, who in the media expresses the family's grief and accuses the hospital of negligence.