Hospital slapped Rs.1,00,000 fine for lapses in keeping record of Purchase of medical materials The National Commission in its judgment dated 8th Jan, 2016 in the case of POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH (P.G.I.M.E.R.), Chandigarh, V/s. JUG JEEVAN PAL & ANR gave this verdict. The Facts in nutshell: The mother (75) of […]
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No Doctor will have to give guarantee of cure in his treatment – National Commission Medical Negligence case of Rs. 33,48,000/-
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No Doctor will have to give guarantee of cure in his treatment This judgment reminds me a line which I read in a Doctor’s clinic “I treat, he (almighty) cures” – Judgment dated 21/01/2016, in the case of M. SARALA, Chennai V/s. SUNDARAM MEDICAL FOUNDATION & ANR, observed this. N.C. further held that , ” […]
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‘Doctor can take leave anytime if necessary’ – Court rejects Rs.2 crore Medical Negligence case against Doctor
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Doctor can take leave anytime if necessary “A Doctor, like any other professional can take leave if felt necessary by him on account of his personal reasons or otherwise and it is the DUTY of the HOSPITAL to take alternate arrangements.” – ” Like other normal human being he (DOCTOR) also needs to take rest […]
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Hospital Management Conference The Indian healthcare industry is developing at a remarkable pace and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an approximate estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. One of the integral sectors that contribute to growth of Healthcare industry is Hospital Sector. Hospital sector is witnessing major turnarounds like […]
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Doctor or Surgeon opting for 1 of the 2 accepted procedures doesnt count as Medical negligence – National Commission
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Doctor or Surgeon opting for 1 of the 2 accepted procedures doesnt count as Medical negligence – National Commission http://cms.nic.in/ncdrcusersWeb/GetJudgement.do… THE DIRECTOR, ST. STEPHENS HOSPITAL, NEW DELHI V/s. ONKAR MAL & Ors. F.A. no. 542/2007, decided on 17/02/2016 by the National Consumer Commission. Facts in brief : 1. After the investigations, The Deceased – […]
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“Ulta Patient Doctor ko Daate” The patient lost his leg due to primary “treatment” by a quack, but the buck was shifted on the Doctors for Medical Negligence, but fortunately in vain. PRAYAG HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER PVT. LTD. & ANR. V/s. VIJAY PAL. REVISION PETITION NO. 293 OF 2012. Decided By National Commission on […]
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Rs. 2 Crore Compensation case dismissed !!! ECG report interchanged and Treatment given on Wrong ECG
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Rs. 2 Crore Compensation case dismissed !!! ECG report interchanged and Treatment given on Wrong ECG What a narrow escape for Doctors!! Rs. 2 Crore Compensation case dismissed!! The ECG report of the patient got interchanged with other patient and the treatment was given on wrong ECG, but… but…. The National Commission observed, ” in […]
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Allegations against Doctor for wrong use of Schedule H drug turned down by Court In the judgment dated 29/01/2016, in the case of Y. NARESH & ANR V/s. DR. VASU KARLAPUDI, FIRST APPEAL NO. 673 OF 2015, the National Commission rejected the appeal of the Compliant ! The Factual matrix in nutshell !! Ms.Neeraja, 40, […]
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It is not mandatory for Operating Surgeon to see condition of CBD and remove stones while operating Gall Bladder
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It is not mandatory for Operating Surgeon to see condition of CBD and remove stones while operating Gall Bladder. The Doctor could come out of the clutches of Law and penalty of Rs.4.5 lakhs towards damages!! It is not mandatory for the operating surgeon to see the condition of CBD and remove the stones while […]
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Insurance Company ordered by Court to Pay fine for Medical Negligence of Doctors Its indeed Very interesting case. The Hospital was vicariously held liable for the Medical Negligence of Doctors (wrong surgery) but the Insurance Company was held liable to pay the compensation as per the indemnity / policy conditions. In a very short, 8 Para, […]