According to a report by the "Kurier", an 88-year-old woman in Vienna suffered from cancer and her health condition was rated as "poor". On November 13 of the previous year, the patient died at the AKH Vienna. Although she did not express any pain, she struggled with breathing difficulties and impaired kidney function. Nevertheless, she received the opioid "Vendal", a painkiller considered particularly risky for elderly patients with kidney problems. An overdose of this medication can significantly impair breathing.

Senior Physician Administered Overdose to AKH Patient

Reports indicate that the patient received the opioid in a sixfold overdose. Nursing staff expressed concerns about the administration and approached the superior of the attending senior physician. Initially, this superior prohibited the administration of the medication. However, the senior physician personally administered the infusion a few hours later. "You can feel free to photograph me doing it," he is said to have told the colleagues present.

88-Year-Old Died from Overdose: Investigations Against Senior Physician

The patient died that same evening, after which the superior of the senior physician informed the rectorate and the public prosecutor's office. The lawyer of the superior emphasizes that he fulfilled his duty. Following the incident, the Vienna public prosecutor's office initiated investigations against the senior physician for grossly negligent homicide.

After the incidents became known, the Medical University of Vienna immediately removed the doctor from patient care. He is currently only entrusted with tasks in the areas of research, teaching, and administration. A spokesperson for the Medical University of Vienna confirmed that disciplinary measures have already been taken against the senior physician.

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