Mysuru, June 18 -- Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil has ordered a detailed analysis on the deaths of 11 patients within 24 hours at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road in city.

Speaking to reporters after reviewing records and meeting doctors at the hospital yesterday, Dr. Patil said every death must be examined to determine whether it was preventable, identify the underlying causes and suggest measures to improve patient care.

"I have instructed the hospital authorities to submit a report prepared by a committee to the Government," he said. He clarified that several of the deceased patients had been admitted in a critical condition over the past few days.

"There is no evidenc...