Sassoon hospital doctors allege that Dr M S Vabale, who died of cardiac arrest last week, was transferred to Nanded following a tiff with senior state officials
Colleagues of Dr M S Vabale head of forensic science department, Sassoon hospital who died on Thursday, claimed that the state's move to transfer him to Nanded after 23 years of service may have lead to his heart attact.
A miffed Dr Vabale, who had joined the hospital in 1986 and played a significant role in developing the forensic science department, had submitted his resignation letter to the health authorities the day he died.
His colleagues alleged that the transfer was a result of a tiff with senior state level officials. "They wanted him to purchase some equipment for the lab. When he denied to do so, he was transferred," said a senior forensic expert from Mumbai.
Stressed
Excessive workload was another reason for his sudden death, alleged colleagues, who did not want to be named. They added that the department is understaffed with just two senior professors, two lecturers and eight junior doctors. According to Medical Council of India norms, there should be at least thrice the number of existing staff.
"At 49, sir was healthy and had no complaints. However, he was under lot of pressure due to enormous workload," said Dr Amol Shinde, a lecturer at Sassoon's forensic department.
Tough time
Colleagues at the hospital also claimed that despite Vabale's several requests, the staff strength didn't improve. "There was a shortage ofu00a0 doctors. Besides, there was au00a0 lack of will on part of the concerned authorities to hire staff. When I worked at Sassoon hospital, Vabale had a hard time as he had to supervise everything. I believe stress must have taken a toll on him," said Dr Rajendra Bangal, forensic doctor, who had worked at Sassoon hospital for eight years before taking up private practice.
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