Criminal charges opened against a nurse who performed illegal abortion at home
The Far East Rand Hospital in Springs has laid criminal charges against one of its nurses who illegally performed a termination of pregnancy at home while off duty on Friday, 19 April 2019, which led to complications that resulted in the patient collapsing.
The nurse has been suspended with immediate effect while his case is being referred to the South African Nursing Council for further investigation.
The nurse apparently gave the patient oral medication and did some manipulation which led to complications that saw the patient collapse. He then took the patient to Far East Rand hospital under a guise that she was his partner.
Upon examination the doctor discovered that the patient had suffered serious complications and she needed specialised care; a decision was then taken to refer the patient to specialised central hospital services. The patient is currently stable in intensive care unit, psychological support will be offered to the patient and her family.
The Gauteng Department Health pleads with members of the public not to use “backyard abortion services” as they could lead to loss of life or patients could be scarred for life.
Termination of pregnancy is offered at selected community health care centres for the first trimester and at selected public hospitals for the second trimester.
For media enquiries please contact Hospital CEO:
Dr Ndobe
Cell: 082 356 5703
E-mail: constance.ndobe@gauteng.gov.za
