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Health
AIIMS Staff Accused of Negligence in Elderly Patient's Care
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 04:15 PM
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Relatives of a 79-year-old patient at AIIMS have alleged serious lapses in nursing and housekeeping services, including delayed assistance and demands for money.
The family of a 79-year-old woman admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has lodged a complaint against the hospital's staff, citing negligence in patient care. According to the relatives, nurses attending to the elderly patient were delayed in reaching her for 15 to 20 minutes when needed.
Further allegations include instances where hospital staff reportedly asked for money from the patient's family for essential services, such as changing the patient's diaper. These accusations point towards potential shortcomings in both the nursing and housekeeping departments of the facility.
The family has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the treatment and attention provided to the elderly patient, highlighting the critical need for prompt and professional medical assistance in such cases.
Further allegations include instances where hospital staff reportedly asked for money from the patient's family for essential services, such as changing the patient's diaper. These accusations point towards potential shortcomings in both the nursing and housekeeping departments of the facility.
The family has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the treatment and attention provided to the elderly patient, highlighting the critical need for prompt and professional medical assistance in such cases.