An Indian origin doctor in the U.S. was banned from practicing dentistry for a year after one of his patients allegedly bled to death hours after the doctor extracted the patient¡¯s teeth in what should've been a normal procedure.
Tushar Patel, the doctor, failed to mention the consequences and the risks to the female patient as a result of medication that she was already taking. ¡®Your failures placed Patient A at a significant and avoidable risk of harm and were in contrary to guidance,¡¯ a GDC (General Dental Council) report in reference to Patel's case notes.?
¡®These were basic errors which placed Patient A at significant risk of harm, when this could have, and should have been avoided. This amounted to a repeated disregard for patient safety which can be described as serious. The committee has determined that your fitness to practice is currently impaired by reason of your misconduct,¡¯ the report also said.
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Patel who worked at Confidential Clinics in Purley Area of Surrey near London, was said to have over 30 years of experience.?
He treated the patient for advanced gum disease in July 2017. The woman was also taking a blood-thinning medicine called Warfarin for a rare blood condition. Patel removed all her upper teeth during two appointments within a week, but he failed to warn her of the increased risk of bleeding she faced as she was taking the medicines, the dental panel was told.?
Hours after her final appointment she was rushed to emergency as she collapsed at home.?
The report concluded ¡®There were multiple errors and a failure to follow the appropriate guidance. These were basic errors which placed the patient at significant risk of harm. This was not a single error, but a catalogue of errors,¡¯ the report concluded.