Due to overwork, a 56-year-old medical analyst with the armed forces at the Windisch barracks in Klagenfurt decided to lower blood sugar levels instead of having the conscripts undergo a follow-up examination. A 55-year-old colleague was convinced. The trial took place on Friday.
The analyst intervened in a total of 37 cases in September and October last year when the result exceeded the limit of 120 and entered incorrect values into the system.
The reason for the manipulation? The 56-year-old felt overworked and wanted to avoid having to re-examine the conscripts. Because no values came up during this period, but some were exactly 119, a doctor became suspicious.
“It is a serious crime to tell me a lie!” he emphasized in court, because he depended on correct values for a correct medical assessment.
Manipulation due to work overload
At that time, there were increasing numbers of studies on Upper Austrians consuming carbohydrate-containing foods and drinks during hours-long travel. This led to a rise in blood sugar levels, the 56-year-old explained, which then simply changed the values.
“I have always done everything to the best of my knowledge and belief and have never wanted to harm anyone or claim a personal advantage,” said the 56-year-old, who also stated that there was a very bad working atmosphere and that he was rejected by his superiors he mentioned the overload of work.
Instructions simply accepted
A 55-year-old qualified nurse also participated and, according to his own statement, accepted and accepted the analyst’s instructions. “I am a qualified nurse and not a biomedical analyst,” the 55-year-old said. He didn’t like the instructions, but regretted the changes in the values.
“If those in the position had eaten something before the blood test was taken. Then we asked her to come back the next day fasting,” he explained the procedure before the manipulation. He was then told that he could change the values to 119.
The two accused federal army officials confessed and repented, so they were given a diversion. The 56-year-old analyst must pay 7,500 euros, the 55-year-old nurse must pay 5,550 euros. The judge responsible, Gernot Kugi, explained that their insight and impeccability benefited them.
Source: Krone
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