Doctor Investigated After Teen's Death

Doctor Investigated After Teen's Death

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Doctor Investigated After Teen's Death

A doctor is under investigation for allegedly refusing to resuscitate a 14-year-old girl who died after a bicycle accident. Charges include refusal of official acts and culpable homicide.

Italian
Italy
HealthInvestigationAccidentLegalNegligenceMedical
Cmp Di BolognaUsl 6 EuganeaUsl 1 DolomitiCroce Verde Padovana
Eleonora ChinelloSergio DiniViviana GrimaldiAldo MariottoEgidio Bassan
What happened to Eleonora Chinello?
A 14-year-old girl, Eleonora Chinello, died after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle. A doctor on the scene, now under investigation, is accused of failing to provide aid, allegedly stating she couldn't resuscitate the girl and leaving it to the nurses.
What is Usl 1 Dolomiti investigating?
The Usl 1 Dolomiti is investigating whether the doctor's work as a family doctor and her part-time emergency work are compatible and whether she declared both positions. The investigation aims to establish if any regulations were broken.
What are the charges against the doctor?
The doctor, a 62-year-old from Caserta, has been charged with refusal of official acts, interruption of public service, and cooperation in culpable homicide. She self-suspended from her position two days after the incident, citing the need to recover from the shock.
What further investigations are taking place?
An autopsy has been performed on Eleonora Chinello, and investigations into the accident's dynamics are underway. The prosecutor's office will hear from the two nurses involved in the incident to gather further information and assess the doctor's culpability.
What role did the nurses' report play in the investigation?
Two nurses at the scene filed a report detailing the doctor's inaction. Their report is considered a key piece of evidence supporting the accusations against the doctor, highlighting the nurses' prompt and appropriate actions in contrast to the doctor's alleged failure to act.