Patna: PMCH Emergency Ward Faces Bed Shortage, Critically Ill Patients Turned Away

Even critically ill patients are reportedly being denied treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) due to a shortage of beds, raising concerns about healthcare access for the poor. On Saturday, several patients had to leave the hospital without receiving medical care.

Pramila Devi, who arrived late Friday night with severe stomach pain, was not admitted despite having her registration slip processed. Her husband, Paran Mukhia, a carpenter, said that after repeated requests, they were allowed into the triage room but were still refused admission. They were eventually forced to take her to a private hospital.

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Similarly, Ramanand Singh, referred from Barbigha Sadar Hospital, was denied a registration slip. Ravishankar Jha, who brought his seriously ill maternal aunt from Mahua, also faced the same response. Ramchandra Paswan, a 60-year-old stroke patient from Chhapra, was told by doctors, “There are no facilities here, take them elsewhere.”

Despite these reports, PMCH Deputy Superintendent Dr Arvind Kumar Sinha denied any admission issues, stating that all patients are being admitted.

Hospital sources, however, say that touts around the PMCH emergency ward are exploiting the situation. As soon as patients are turned away, these touts direct them to private facilities, promising quick and inexpensive treatment.

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The growing concern has left many questioning where poor patients can seek treatment, as institutions like IGIMS and AIIMS already have long waiting lists and limited beds. The ongoing bed shortage at PMCH highlights the pressing need for solutions to ensure access to emergency care for the city’s most vulnerable patients.