On Monday, the District Medical Court in Katowice, in the south of Poland, ruled that one of the doctors would be suspended for five years, while the other two received two-year suspensions.
The court found that the doctors' delays in taking necessary medical actions, including terminating the pregnancy, contributed to Izabela's death.
The family believes that the doctors' inaction directly caused Izabela's passing, which sparked protests across Poland.
The decision is not final, as the doctors have the option to appeal to the Supreme Medical Court in Warsaw.
Izabela’s death in Pszczyna sparks nationwide protests in Poland
30-year-old Izabela, a pregnant woman from Pszczyna, passed away in 2021 due to septic shock after medical delays, including the failure to terminate her pregnancy despite clear warning signs.
The incident triggered widespread protests throughout Poland, as the public voiced outrage over the doctors' inaction, resulting in criminal charges against three doctors for endangering her life, with potential prison sentences of up to five years.
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