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Temporary paralysis did not cause permanent damage

July 1, 2021

The pregnant patient was taken to the hospital where she delivered a healthy boy. However, her condition worsened soon after. She developed ependymoma – a tumour – in the spinal cord and was temporarily paralysed below the limbs.

Inadequate measures invite adverse inferences

July 1, 2021

The patient, a seventy five year old man, underwent Bilateral Total Knee Replacement (BTKR) surgery on both knees. He may have hoped to perhaps walk on his own, without support, for the remainder of his life. However, fate had other plans. The senior citizen succumbed to post-surgery complications.

Hospital’s unsuccessful attempt to ‘escape’ its duty

July 1, 2021

A hospital, who had not provided discharge summary to a patient, was caught by the Court for lying that it had done so.

Failure to diagnose fails doctor’s arguments

July 1, 2021

The patient visited a hospital with complain of severe pain in her abdomen. Ultrasound scan reported ectopic pregnancy. A surgery was performed and the patient was discharged after two days.

Choices have consequences

July 1, 2021

The patient underwent sterilization procedure which was performed by the gynaecologist. To her utter surprise, she was reported pregnant after about seven months.

A case of errors, few too many

July 1, 2021

The patient visited a doctor at the hospital to take treatment for boil on her nose. The doctor performed X-ray and diagnosed keloid on the right dorsum of her nose.

Temporary paralysis did not cause permanent damage

July 1, 2021

The pregnant patient was taken to the hospital where she delivered a healthy boy. However, her condition worsened soon after. She developed ependymoma – a tumour – in the spinal cord and was temporarily paralysed below the limbs.

Inadequate measures invite adverse inferences

July 1, 2021

The patient, a seventy five year old man, underwent Bilateral Total Knee Replacement (BTKR) surgery on both knees. He may have hoped to perhaps walk on his own, without support, for the remainder of his life. However, fate had other plans. The senior citizen succumbed to post-surgery complications.

Hospital’s unsuccessful attempt to ‘escape’ its duty

July 1, 2021

A hospital, who had not provided discharge summary to a patient, was caught by the Court for lying that it had done so.

Failure to diagnose fails doctor’s arguments

July 1, 2021

The patient visited a hospital with complain of severe pain in her abdomen. Ultrasound scan reported ectopic pregnancy. A surgery was performed and the patient was discharged after two days.

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