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Unconfirmed suspicions leads to major complications

October 1, 2020

It is always advisable to confirm suspicions arising out of different opinions / investigation reports. Performing an intervention before doing so could be held negligence, as happened in this case.

Stranger than fiction!

October 1, 2020

In a strange turn of events, the patient alleged doctor of negligently administering an injection on her arm in the month of October which caused radial nerve injury. The strange part is, the patient was under the doctor’s care between months of May and September, after which she was referred to a hospital for better treatment.

Malaria, jaundice and negligence claims patient’s life

October 1, 2020

The patient was diagnosed with malaria and was under the care of Dr. Bhagat. Despite taking anti-malarial drugs, the patient did not show any improvement. The doctor prescribed different medicines on subsequent visits, but to no avail. Patient’s condition continued to deteriorate.

Inconsistent defence is a weak defence

October 1, 2020

A hospital was recently sued for not furnishing medical records. The patient contended that despite several requests the documents were not provided.

Hospital held negligent for not grilling the patient

October 1, 2020

A hospital was held negligent in this case for not cross questioning the patient on the allegations that were levelled against it. There were one or two other reasons as well which proved to be their undoing.

Caught in the ‘wisdom and gyan’ act

October 1, 2020

Is it not better to own up a mistake, apologise for it and make amends rather than presenting a defiant stance? Courts usually do not take such instances lightly, as you will see in this case.

‘Meter down’ – NRI taxi driver tries to trap the doctor for compensation, fails miserably

October 1, 2020

Satbir Singh, a taxi driver from Australia, was in India attending wedding of his close relative. A firecracker burst on top of his right foot causing grave injuries.

Unconfirmed suspicions leads to major complications

October 1, 2020

It is always advisable to confirm suspicions arising out of different opinions / investigation reports. Performing an intervention before doing so could be held negligence, as happened in this case.

Stranger than fiction!

October 1, 2020

In a strange turn of events, the patient alleged doctor of negligently administering an injection on her arm in the month of October which caused radial nerve injury. The strange part is, the patient was under the doctor’s care between months of May and September, after which she was referred to a hospital for better treatment.

Malaria, jaundice and negligence claims patient’s life

October 1, 2020

The patient was diagnosed with malaria and was under the care of Dr. Bhagat. Despite taking anti-malarial drugs, the patient did not show any improvement. The doctor prescribed different medicines on subsequent visits, but to no avail. Patient’s condition continued to deteriorate.

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