Who is responsible when a private ambulance driver mishandles a patient? No one
Indian Express·1h ago·Fear
What Happened
An 83-year-old patient with a fractured foot fell from a stretcher after mishandling by a private ambulance driver in Chandigarh on March 28. CCTV footage shows the driver held the stretcher with one hand, causing it to tip. The UT Administration denied responsibility, stating the driver was private. Despite the ambulance being arranged through Government Medical College Hospital, the health department claims no jurisdiction. Regulations require drivers to have commercial licenses, first aid training, and patient handling skills, but enforcement for private operators remains unclear. The family filed a complaint seeking inquiry into the driver's qualifications and training.
Key Entities
Chandigarh UT AdministrationGovernment Medical College and Hospital Sector 32Private ambulance driver83-year-old patientDirector of Health Services Suman SinghDeputy CommissionerTransport Department