Prosecutor wants one year for obstetrician

Prosecutor wants one year for obstetrician

JAKARTA: The prosecution asked the court on Wednesday for a
one-year jail sentence and two years' probation for an
obstetrician at Pondok Indah Hospital in South Jakarta for
alleged negligence in the treatment of Debora Lydya L. Tobing.

Prosecutor Suntoro said Azen Salim was negligent in his
treatment of Debora during and after her delivery on Oct. 25,
2003.

Azen left the hospital two hours after the delivery while
Debora was suffering from hemorrhaging and cramping, the
prosecutor told the South Jakarta District Court.

The prosecutor said Azen's treatment of the woman only made
the bleeding worse.

Debora sought treatment at Bintaro International Hospital,
where doctors found decaying placenta and infected womb tissue
inside her. The woman eventually made a full recovery.

Presiding judge I Wayan Rena adjourned the trial until next
week at which time the court will hear from the defense. -- JP