URGENT UPDATE: A doctor at KBC Berane has been suspended following the tragic death of 36-year-old Nikola Dabić on November 7, 2025, just days after a routine colonoscopy. This shocking development raises serious questions about patient safety and medical oversight.
Dabić’s family has been left in the dark for over three months, struggling to access complete medical records and details regarding the external commission investigating his death. They were informed on February 6 that the doctor involved, Blaz Stijović, was suspended, but they have yet to receive documentation explaining the reasons or legal basis for this decision.
The family’s concerns were validated when a final autopsy report revealed that Dabić died from sepsis due to a perforated colon, a condition that developed during the colonoscopy at KBC Berane. Alarmingly, despite displaying severe symptoms, he was discharged from the hospital just a day before his death.
Dabić’s parents, both healthcare professionals, emphasize that their son’s case underscores a larger issue within the healthcare system. They question how similar outcomes could be prevented for other patients if this could happen to a doctor’s child. They have also reported that health inspectors confirmed procedural irregularities, yet they remain unaware of the specific actions taken against responsible individuals.
Official documents reveal that on the day of Dabić’s discharge, the attending doctor failed to note critical findings in the medical documentation. A report from the health inspection dated November 6, 2025, indicated that crucial imaging results were not adequately recorded, leading to a lack of clarity about Dabić’s deteriorating condition.
Witnesses, including hospital staff, support the family’s claims, stating that Dabić sought medical help rather than requesting to leave the hospital. In his final messages, he described his agony, stating he felt “1000 times worse” and could hardly speak due to the pain.
Despite the suspension of the doctor involved, the family remains uncertain about the status of any disciplinary actions or the ongoing investigation by the Ministry of Health. They have not received any updates on the commission’s findings or whether further legal measures will be taken against the hospital.
As this story unfolds, the Dabić family is urging immediate reforms to ensure accountability and transparency within the healthcare system. The emotional toll of losing a loved one under such tragic circumstances is profound, and they continue to seek justice for their son.
The Ministry of Health has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the legal grounds for the doctor’s suspension and the status of the external commission’s investigation. The family hopes to shed light on these critical issues to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story continues to unfold.
