Clinch doctor: Incredible allegations after mysterious deaths!

Clinch doctor: Incredible allegations after mysterious deaths!

In the Kirchdorf Clinic in Upper Austria, there are serious allegations against an experienced anesthetist. He is suspected of being responsible for the death of two patients. These incidents occurred at the clinic palliative care unit in December. The Steyr public prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation that was initiated due to unexplained deaths. The reports of krone.at according to the doctor was accused of gross negligence in the treatment, since he may have given the two seniors an overdose of the painkillers Vendal.

The drama continued to escalate when another patient who was previously classified as critical died on Friday evening. This increased the concerns about the medical approach in the intensive care unit. The first autopsy was already arranged in one of the deceased patients, while another has already been cremated. Reports by Kurier.at were identified during a morning discussion, which for the immediate alarm State Criminal Police Office.

Investigations and statements

The accused doctor who defends himself against the allegations stated by his legal representative that he was by no means confessed and also denies gross negligence. In his view, there is no causal connection between the medication administered and deaths, especially since one of the patients died ten hours after the alleged overdose. A toxicological report to clarify the causes of death is still pending and the public prosecutor's investigation is still on. His discharge from the clinic is also legally contested, since he also considers it to be unjustified. However, it is helpful that krone.at also reported that in the department there had already been tensions between the doctor and his former boss, which the situation continued to complicate.

Overall, the health holding company, under which the clinic acts the clinic, is alerted by these incidents and fully cooperates with the authorities to ensure comprehensive information. The employees are affected and a great effort for clarification and transparency is signaled. In view of the scope of these incidents, it remains to be seen how the legal steps and the investigation will continue.