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Doctors Can Decide Which Patient to Treat or Not, Except Emergency Cases

Stethoscope court

A Physician is free to decide whom he/she will serve, except in case of Emergency – Court rejects 2.5 Crore petition against Doctor & Hospital “ It’s in the interest of Patients that Doctors. should not be dragged to the Court unnecessarily National Commission observed while dismissing the Compliant for damages of Rs.2.5 Crores as […]

Doctors Removed Uterus of 25 Yrs Old Patient Without Consent: Held for Negligence

Stethoscope court

“The consent to operate Uterus does not include Consent to remove it “. A Doctor Couple was held negligent for removing the uterus of a 25 years patient, without her consent … DR. RAVINDER VERMA & ANR. V/s. SALMA BEGAM, U.P.REVISION PETITION NO. 968 OF 2015, decided on 14 Feb 2017 Facts in short :1. […]

NEET-PG 2018 Results Published by NBE

NEET UG and PG

National Board of Examinations (NBE) has published results of NEET-PG 2018 exam. Click here to visit https://results.natboard.edu.in/neetpg2018 1. The result of NEET-PG 2018 indicating the score obtained by the candidates has been declared and can be seen at NBE website https://nbe.edu.in . 2. The merit position of the candidates shall be declared in due course after […]

Patient took Discharge against Medical advice & then claimed RS. 99,99,999/- from Hospital

The Patient took discharge against the advice of Drs – No Negligence on Part of Drs and saved Drs from Rs.99,99,999/- !! In A recent judgment of National commission, V.P. SINGH V/s. DR. M.P. CHANDRAKAR & 7 ANR, the Commission Dismissed the Complaint claiming damages 1 rupee short to Rs. 1 Crore. Facts narrated by […]

Obesity reduction Surgery led to Patient death !!! Relatives sue the Hospital & Doctor

The purpose of gastric bye-pass surgery was for the obesity i.e. reduce the body weight and not as a treatment for diabetes. The patient developed diabetic foot due to his uncontrolled diabetic status, which was clearly evident from the various laboratory reports. Case Details : Harjeet Kaur V/s. Kular Hospital , Punjab and ors. F.A. […]

Apollo Hospitals Kidney Transplant Licence cancelled

NEW DELHI: Delhi Government recently passed an order suspending the licence of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals to conduct kidney transplant for three months, said officials. Last year, Delhi Police had arrested several people, including two personal secretaries of a nephrologist at the hospital, for allegedly arranging donors for transplant patients. On average, Apollo hospital conducts 15-20 transplants in a month. […]

Court Rules: BUMS Doctors Can’t Claim Knowledge about Allopathic Drugs

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

“(The Doctor ) having studied one particular system of medicine, cannot possibly, claim complete knowledge about the drugs of the other system of medicine. The transgression into other branches of medicine would tantamount to quackery.”. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has observed while allowing the Complaint thereby saddling compensation of few lacks of rupees […]

NEET MDS 2018 Exam, Application Form Filling & Information Brochure Out

National Board of Examinations (NBE) has a published advertisement for admission to MDS 2018 academic Session. NEET MDS 2018 information brochure download link o NEET-MDS 2018 is a single window entrance examination for all Dental PG courses 2018 Admission Session. No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to MDS […]

NEET-PG 2018 Application Form Filling Dates & Fees Details Out

National Board of Examinations (NBE) has announced details of NEET-PG 2018 exam for admission to MD/MS/Posi Graduate Diploma Courses - 2018 Academic Session. NEET-PG is an eligibility-cum-ranking examination prescribed as the single entrance examination to various MD/MS and PG Diploma Courses as per Section 10(D) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. No other entrance examination, either at state or institution level, shall be valid for entry to MD/MS/PG Diploma Courses. National Board of Examinations has been notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to conduct NEET-PG 2018 on an All-India basis. NBE shall be conducting NEET-PG as a Computer Based Test (CBT) on 7th January 2018 in a single session at all the test centers. Eligibility Criteria for NEET-PG 2018 Candidates in possession of MBBS degree/Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate from a Medical College/Institute duly recognized as per the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, possessing either a permanent or provisional registration certificate of MBBS or equivalent qualification issued by the Medical Council of India / State Medical Council and have completed one year of internship or are likely to complete the same on or before 31st March 2018 may apply for NEET-PG through online application system at www.nbe.edu.in.  Applying for NEET-PG 2018 Candidates can register for NEETPG through an online portal from 31st October 2017 to 27th November 2017. Candidates can choose the exam city through online registration system on first come first serve basis.  Examination Fee General /OBC Candidates: Rs. 3750/- SC/ST/PWD/ (PH) Candidates: Rs. 2750/- The fee for the examination has to be remitted through the payment gateway, at the time of online submission of application form, using a credit card or debit card issued by Banks in India or through internet banking. Important Dates Online Submission of application form 31st October to 27th November 2017 Date of Exam 7th January 2018 Date of declaration of the result By 31st January 2018 Applicant candidates are required to read the NEET-PG 2018 Information Bulletin thoroughly. The Information Bulletin will be available at www.nbe.edu.in. Candidates are informed that any indulgence in unfair means shall be viewed very seriously and the candidature of such candidate shall be canceled at the bare threshold. Candidate Care helpline number: 1800 111 70011800 111 800 (Toll-free) (From Monday to Saturday from 9:30 Hrs to 17:30 Hrs) Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices is strictly prohibited on the premises of NBE Examination Centres. Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/Use of Mobile Phones/Electronic Devices. Kindly read the information bulletin carefully.

NEET-PG 2018 exam date: 7th January 2018 Registration Dates: 1st October 2017 to 27th November 2017 Declaration of Results:  By 31st January 2018 Click here to view NEET-PG 2018 Information Bulletin Login page for NEET-PG 2018 No separate DNB CET shall be conducted for January 2018 admission session. NEET-PG 2018 Information Bulletin Download Link Qualifying Criteria for NEET-PG 2018 1. […]

NBE FMGE – Screening Test December 2017 Dates Announced by NBE

NBE FMGE Screening Test

NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS (NBE) has announced the date of exam for NBE FMGE – Screening Test 2018. NBE has published a notice for Applicant candidates for NBE FMGE – Screening Test, Dated: 17th October 2017. NBE FMGE – Screening Test shall be conducted by NBE on 21st December 2017 on a computer-based platform. Important Dates: Date […]