- Radiographer terminated: The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has terminated the appointment of a locum radiographer.
- Negligence alleged: The radiographer was accused of negligence after failing to provide the key to the emergency X-ray room.
- Patient’s death: The delayed diagnosis due to the radiographer’s actions allegedly led to the patient’s death.
- Immediate termination: The hospital management terminated the radiographer’s appointment just hours after the patient’s passing.
The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has terminated the appointment of a locum radiographer following the death of a patient due to alleged negligence. The radiographer failed to provide the key to the emergency X-ray room, resulting in a delayed diagnosis and ultimately, the patient’s death. The hospital management took swift action, terminating the radiographer’s appointment just hours after the patient’s passing.
