Gujarat: Doctor gives Veterinary Medicine to child, faces legal action
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Vadodara: A local medical practitioner in the city is now facing legal action, after parents of a 7 year old child have alleged that the doctor prescribed her a medicine, only meant for veterinary use.
The case is that of on Vibha Chandwani, a seven year old patient, who was taken by her mother to Dr Jagdish Shah's clinic located at on Waghodia Road seeking treatment for head lice. The doctor examined the patient and gave her a PIPZET H syrup that he had in his clinic. The patient was also prescribed a lotion to apply on her scalp.
The case is that of on Vibha Chandwani, a seven year old patient, who was taken by her mother to Dr Jagdish Shah's clinic located at on Waghodia Road seeking treatment for head lice. The doctor examined the patient and gave her a PIPZET H syrup that he had in his clinic. The patient was also prescribed a lotion to apply on her scalp.
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