Investigators open case after patient dies at private Chelyabinsk clinic

Russian investigators have opened a criminal case after a patient died at a private clinic in Chelyabinsk. The case concerns suspected negligent death resulting from improper performance of professional duties.

According to the regional Investigative Committee, a 56-year-old man sought treatment for shoulder pain on October 17. His condition deteriorated after medication was injected into his neck.

Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful and the patient died at the medical facility. Law enforcement officials had previously reported a preliminary inquiry into the death.

The Traktorozavodsky district investigative office is handling the case under Article 109, Part 2 of Russia’s Criminal Code. Forensic examinations have been ordered to establish the circumstances and whether the medical care caused the death.