A mother is disputing the version of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in the case of her deceased 31-year-old daughter Deandra Liverpool.
Following the circulation of a video on social media, the GPHC conducted an investigation aiming to provide clarity and transparency to the public regarding the events in question.
According to the hospital’s findings, on May 20, 2024, the patient initially sought treatment at the Neurosurgery Clinic of GPHC under the care of Dr. Amarnauth Dukhi, Head of Department, Neurosurgery.
The patient underwent evaluation, and various tests were requested, which were pending from a previous visit to a private institution. Despite being instructed on the importance of these results for surgical intervention at GPHC, the patient returned on June 10, 2024, without all required test results. Subsequently, the patient experienced a seizure and, despite immediate medical attention, was pronounced deceased in the emergency room.
In response to a request for a letter to facilitate overseas treatment, the administration clarified that such a letter was not provided due to the potential for performing the surgery at GPHC once all necessary tests were completed. Moreover, the patient’s medical condition and the suspected high-risk nature of the case necessitated meticulous planning and investigation before any intervention.
Liverpool’s mother, Diane London presented a different account of the events. She said in a video posted online that her daughter was not informed of certain necessary tests until her visit to GPHC, despite her prior consultations at another medical facility with Dr. Dukhi. Additionally, she asserts that all prescribed medications were administered to her daughter as instructed.
Furthermore, in a press release sent to Stabroek News, the mother disputes GPHC’s claim that a thorough investigation was conducted, highlighting the lack of contact from the hospital regarding the matter. She also raised concerns about the urgency of her daughter’s case, alleging delays in scheduling appointments and obtaining test results.
In response to GPHC’s assertion regarding the necessity of a mammogram, the mother explains the logistical challenges involved in obtaining the test results within the hospital’s timeframe. Additionally, the mother questioned the accuracy of her daughter’s diagnosis, stating discrepancies between the initial diagnosis and the autopsy findings. The initial diagnosis was a brain tumour, the death certificate showed the cause as a cerebral cyst.
The administration of GPHC extended its deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased. It urged the public to utilize the established HELP DESK system for addressing concerns or complaints.
