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SGH neurosurgeon failed to report patient death to coroner
Police were alerted a year after a woman died following surgery at Singapore General Hospital, with investigators examining why the death was not reported to authorities at the time.
LSN Singapore ·
A neurosurgery head at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) did not report a patient's death to the coroner, prompting police involvement more than a year after the incident occurred in January 2024.
Clinical Assistant Professor Jai Prashanth Rao performed surgery on the woman before her death. The delay in reporting the death to authorities has raised questions about medical reporting protocols and patient safety procedures at the institution.
Police were eventually alerted to the matter, initiating an investigation into the circumstances surrounding both the operation and the failure to notify the coroner's office within the required timeframe. The case highlights the importance of proper documentation and reporting procedures in healthcare settings.
SGH, one of Singapore's leading medical institutions, is expected to cooperate fully with authorities as the investigation proceeds. The incident underscores ongoing scrutiny of patient outcomes and institutional accountability in Singapore's healthcare sector.