PGDCC Holder treats heart patient, Hospital, Doctors Fined Rs 5 Lakh
Jalandhar: Holding that there was clear-cut misrepresentation of doctors' designations, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jalandhar, recently directed a Super Speciality Hospital, its three doctors to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to the family of a patient who died while undergoing treatment for Acute Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction.
While considering the complaint, the Commission observed that in the absence of the lead Cardiologist, Dr. Chawla, two other doctors attended the patient, despite lacking the required qualification. Further, the Commission noted that there was a delay in conducting the angioplasty procedure.
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PGDCC Holder treats Myocardial Infarction: Hospital, Doctors slapped Rs 5 lakh compensation
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