Fortis Hospital Mohali, Gastroenterologist held liable after Patient's dying declaration: Rs 50 lakh compensation slapped

Holding Mohali-based Fortis Hospital guilty of medical negligence while providing treatment to a patient suffering from an acute gastric problem, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Chandigarh, has directed the hospital and its gastroenterologist to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation. The patient had died while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

"In view of the above discussion, the present consumer complaint succeeds, the same is accordingly partly allowed and the OPs are directed as under:- i) to pay lump sum compensation of Rs.50 lacs alongwith interest @ 9% per annum from the date of death i.e. 02.08.2021 till its realization to the complainants within 45 days of receipt of certified copy of this order. ii) OPs are jointly and severally held liable to pay above mentioned amount to the complainants," ordered the consumer court.

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Patient's dying declaration proves costly for Fortis Hospital Mohali, Gastroenterologist: Rs 50 lakh compensation slapped