A resident of Chita has filed a civil suit seeking compensation after the death of his mother, alleging medical negligence at city hospital No. 1. The case centers on the handling and diagnosis of a cerebral hemorrhage, which was initially described as a concussion in the official record. News about the matter appeared on Telegram via the Babr Mash channel.
The incident involves 63-year-old Nadezhda Ch. Five years ago, she sustained a head injury after a fall in her bathroom, striking her head on the floor. Her daughter discovered a noticeable bump on the elderly woman’s head and called for emergency assistance. Paramedics transported the patient to the city hospital, where the initial diagnosis was concussion and she was sent home to recover.
A couple of days later, Nadezhda Ch. began to deteriorate. A new examination revealed symptoms that prompted a CT scan at a private clinic, where doctors discovered bleeding in the brain. She was admitted to the hospital, but her condition did not improve, and she passed away after a period of hospitalization spanning several weeks.
In hospital records, the treating physicians attributed the final cause of death to pneumonia, insisting that the earlier head injury did not play a role. Despite this claim, the court proceedings have determined that the hospital staff could not substantiate this version. The family was awarded damages totaling 518,000 rubles to compensate for the tragedy and the medical expenses incurred during the later treatment.
The case has drawn attention to how elderly patients with head injuries are assessed in emergency settings, the steps taken to monitor and treat potential brain hemorrhages, and the ongoing responsibility of medical facilities to provide accurate diagnoses. While the outcome for Nadezhda Ch. is a sobering reminder of the stakes involved, it also highlights the need for clear documentation, timely imaging, and transparent communication with families during rapid clinical changes. The decision in this civil matter underscores the importance of accountability in medical care and the role of courts in adjudicating the adequacy of hospital responses in cases involving severe head trauma and subsequent complications.