Case claiming Rs.17 lakhs compensation was dismissed alleging failure on part of Doctors to diagnose fetal anomalies “Not all anomalies can be detected by ultrasound study.” Case Details : S. SARAVANAN V/s. M/S. RASI CLINIC & 3 ORS, TAMILNADU. Judgment Dated : 20 Mar 2017Case claiming Rs.17 lakhs compensation was dismissed alleging failure on part […]
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It’s not an offense under the PCPNDT Act, if the computer generated reports are signed by the owner of the Hospital and not by the concerned Sonologist/ Radiologist – Hon. Bombay High Court
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It’s not an offense under the PCPNDT Act, if the computer generated reports are signed by the owner of the Hospital and not by the concerned Sonologist/ Radiologist – Hon. Bombay High Court While quashing the Criminal Action under PCPNDT Act against Doctors and ordering the de-sealing of machines, it was observed, “It’s not an […]
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Patient leaving Hospital against Medical Advice (LAMA). No negligence can be attributed to Doctors
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Feb
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Patient leaving Hospital against Medical Advice (LAMA). No negligence can be attributed to Doctors (Patient)Leaving Against Medical Advise, popularly also known as LAMA, is the scenario which might be seen in various hospitals routinely. This Judgment is a lesson for patients and for Doctors as well, as it yet again emphasises the importance of proper […]
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Landmark decision by Court – “A Woman becoming pregnant after 4 years of Sterilisation operation, cannot be attributed as Medical Negligence, as no such operation guarantees 100% result, “
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Feb
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“A Woman becoming pregnant after 4 years of Sterilisation operation, cannot be attributed as Medical Negligence, as no such operation guarantees 100% result, “ and it saved Doctors from paying Rs.7.5 Lakhs MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT ESI HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI V/s. RAM AVADH PAL, REVISION PETITION NO. 613 OF 2007, decided on 24/01/2017) Facts in brief :1. […]
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“The Order of Mandatory installation of Active Tracker device nullified, as it proved to be” -High Court
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Feb
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“The Order of Mandatory installation of Active Tracker device nullified, as it proved to be” – Hon. M.P. High Court. In its recent judgment dated 18/01/2017, on bunch of Writ Petitions, the Hon. M.P. High Court has delivered the common verdict.. Needless to mention that its Binding effect will be limited to that State only. […]
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Jan
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MTP @ 24 Weeks – Thanks to the Apex Court and Kudos to Medicos In the 2nd case of its kind, the Hon. Apex Court has interpreted the Law beyond the textbook and set the ordeal of the young couple to an end. MTP @ 24 Weeks – Thanks to the Apex Court and Kudos […]
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Jan
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National Indian Dental Conference 2017 Warm Greetings on behalf of the Maharashtra State Branch of the Indian Dental Association. The Maharashtra State Branch of IDA is organizing and hosting the IDC 2017 in the month of February 2017 at Cidco Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai. The team who had organized and hosted the National Conference (IDC) […]
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Jan
Jan
Attack on Doctors. MBBS – “Muscle-bound” and Bachelor of Surgery An Overview MBBS – “Muscle-bound” and Bachelor of Surgery. – A new acronym for Drs for protecting themselves from Attacks! It is said that there is unity in diversity in India… But this unity is also found, when it comes to Attack on Doctors…… There […]
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Rights of Doctors against criminal action – Recent horrible incident against Doctors in Pune
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Jan
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Rights of Doctors against criminal action – Recent horrible incident against Doctors in Pune Trail of Doctors – IPC 304A (Doctor) “or” 304-II Recent incidence in Pune stirred up the hornet’s nest among medical fraternity when Doctors were arrested on the alleged ground of Medical Negligence after the death of a patient and raised its […]
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Hospital and directors were saved from paying Rs.90,60,000/- towards negligence after the Patient Committed Suicide in the Hospital
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Hospital and directors were saved from paying Rs.90,60,000/- towards negligence after the Patient Committed Suicide in the Hospital “The hospital authorities, in our considered opinion cannot be held negligent for failing to prevent such unexpected events which a reasonable person is not expected to foresee”. In an important judgment, the National Commission in its recent […]