Under the procedural guidance of juvenile prosecutors of the Cherkasy District Prosecutor's Office, the pre-trial investigation has been completed in the criminal proceedings against an anesthesiologist who is accused of improper performance of professional duties, which resulted in the death of a minor (part 2 of Article 140 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 

It has been established that in November 2024, during a scheduled operation, the doctor allegedly violated the requirements of the instructions regarding the use and dosage of the anesthetic for a 7-year-old boy. The investigation believes that such actions may indicate a careless and unscrupulous attitude towards professional duties, which resulted in the child's death.

Within the framework of the criminal proceedings, a comprehensive forensic examination has been conducted, the conclusions of which, according to the investigation, confirm the presence of violations. Currently, the indictment has been sent to court for consideration.

During the pre-trial investigation, at the request of the prosecutor, the court suspended the medical professional from performing his duties. The prosecution continues to take measures to ensure that he does not work in his profession until a final court decision is made.

Note: according to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a guilty verdict of the court.