In September 2021, Izabela, a pregnant woman from Pszczyna, died at 22 weeks gestation after being admitted to a local hospital following the rupture of her amniotic membranes. Despite the diagnosis of developmental defects in the fetus and the deteriorating condition of the mother, the doctors chose not to terminate the pregnancy. Izabela later succumbed to septic shock, leaving behind a young child. The hospital claimed they did everything possible to save her, but subsequent investigations revealed multiple irregularities in the care provided.

In March 2025, the Medical Disciplinary Court in Katowice issued suspensions against three doctors involved in Izabela's care, with one receiving a five-year suspension and the others facing two-year suspensions. Concurrently, a criminal case started in the District Court in Pszczyna where the prosecutors accused the doctors of causing death through negligence, exposing the patient to immediate danger of death, or serious bodily harm. This situation has raised serious concerns regarding medical practices and regulations in Poland, particularly surrounding the care of pregnant women in distressing medical situations.

The implications of this case extend beyond just the tragic event of Izabela's death; it touches on broader issues of patient rights, medical ethics, and accountability within healthcare systems in Poland. The legal repercussions for the involved medical professionals highlight the necessary scrutiny that can arise from tragic outcomes in clinical settings, emphasizing the importance of making prompt and informed decisions in obstetric care, especially when the health of both the mother and fetus is at risk.