17-Year-Old’s Pregnancy Test Shock in Thane: 3 Positive Results at Civic Hospital, Private Test Negative
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A 17-year-old girl in Thane was wrongly told she was pregnant after three tests at a government hospital reportedly returned positive results, while a private hospital later found no pregnancy.
The girl had been admitted to Shastri Nagar Hospital in the Kalyan-Dombivali area for treatment related to menstrual problems. Her family alleged that she was made to undergo pregnancy tests three times without their consent.
Private hospital test comes negative
After being told that the girl had tested positive, her family took her to a private hospital out of concern.
A test there came back negative. The girl was subsequently treated for her menstrual-related problem and discharged after doctors prescribed medicines.
The conflicting results have raised questions over the testing and medical procedures followed at the government hospital.
Inquiry ordered into incident
The incident was raised during a Standing Committee meeting, following which the Municipal Commissioner ordered an inquiry into the matter.
Officials said the inquiry will examine the circumstances surrounding the three pregnancy tests and the procedures followed at the hospital.
There have also been demands for strict action, including registration of a case against those found responsible for the alleged medical negligence.
