Investigations have been launched into possible medical negligence following the tragic death of a teenage footballer after he received treatment for a fractured leg he suffered in a match.
The Public Prosecution announced the probe yesterday after the player was admitted to Salmaniya Medical Complex for treatment over the weekend and died shortly after falling severely ill.
He initially had a cast placed on his leg, following an X-ray examination at the emergency department.
Twenty-hours later the Bahraini teenager returned to the hospital to see a specialised doctor and was told the cast should remain on his leg for six weeks before being sent home.
However, the following day he was suffering intense pain, including a severe headache, and needed to be readmitted to hospital.
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