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Supreme Court of India reaffirms an important aspect of medical care by doctors

January 1, 2025

A young boy, aged six years old, was diagnosed with congenital PTOSIS. Surgery was performed at a reputed government hospital to correct dropping of the eyelid. While the surgery was successful, PTOSIS recurred soon after the procedure.

The boy’s father sued the doctor, alleging that he performed surgery in a negligent manner leading to further deterioration in the boy’s eyes.

Skilled, but not qualified – Surgeon held negligent because…

January 1, 2025

The patient experienced sharp stomach pain. He consulted a doctor who diagnosed one 29mm stone in right kidney. The patient consented to nephrolithotomy.

There was profuse bleeding intra-operatively, the patient suffered cardiac arrest. The doctor performed nephrectomy and referred the patient to another hospital, from where he was referred to a third hospital.

No finger-pointing without solid proof

January 1, 2025

A young child suffered from febrile convulsions. She was admitted to the hospital where the doctor administered medicines, including injections on her left leg. The young girl was discharged after two days.

She developed high grade fever and hence, was taken to another hospital where tests reported meningitis. Her leg had turned blackish and there was swelling as well.

Hospital liable for negligent acts of its staff? Always

January 1, 2025

A seventy-two-year-old man had undergone cataract operation at the hospital. During a follow-up visit, he was being taken in a wheelchair by the hospital staff for some tests. Unfortunately, the wheelchair fell and the patient sustained a fracture.

The patient was referred to another hospital, where he underwent a surgery.

Follow due diligence to avoid medical negligence

January 1, 2025

A pregnant patient was admitted to the hospital. Her pregnancy had crossed the full term, yet she did not go into labour. Foetal distress was noted and hence, the gynaecologist performed forceps-assisted delivery.

Immediately after birth, the child suffered from asphyxia, neonatal convulsions and birth palsy. The newborn was admitted to another hospital for critical care. Patient’s condition also deteriorated as she started bleeding profusely. Hysterectomy was performed to manage her condition.

Delay in diagnosis could be ruled as medical negligence

January 1, 2025

The patient, without any history of medical complications, had developed fever and chills. He was admitted to the hospital where the doctor prescribed some medicines and administered saline.

About a day or so, the patient became breathless; his pulse rate and blood pressure were low. The doctor referred him to other hospital, where he died after twelve hours.

Contributory negligence – A case of blame game

January 1, 2025

The patient consulted an ophthalmologist as she experienced vision problems. The doctor advised cataract procedure, but for unknown reasons, the patient neither heeded to the advice nor followed up for a year.

After a year, the patient consulted the ophthalmologist again. The doctor performed cataract procedure.

Supreme Court of India reaffirms an important aspect of medical care by doctors

January 1, 2025

A young boy, aged six years old, was diagnosed with congenital PTOSIS. Surgery was performed at a reputed government hospital to correct dropping of the eyelid. While the surgery was successful, PTOSIS recurred soon after the procedure.

The boy’s father sued the doctor, alleging that he performed surgery in a negligent manner leading to further deterioration in the boy’s eyes.

Skilled, but not qualified – Surgeon held negligent because…

January 1, 2025

The patient experienced sharp stomach pain. He consulted a doctor who diagnosed one 29mm stone in right kidney. The patient consented to nephrolithotomy.

There was profuse bleeding intra-operatively, the patient suffered cardiac arrest. The doctor performed nephrectomy and referred the patient to another hospital, from where he was referred to a third hospital.

No finger-pointing without solid proof

January 1, 2025

A young child suffered from febrile convulsions. She was admitted to the hospital where the doctor administered medicines, including injections on her left leg. The young girl was discharged after two days.

She developed high grade fever and hence, was taken to another hospital where tests reported meningitis. Her leg had turned blackish and there was swelling as well.
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