Health Bulletin 09/ November/ 2024
Here are the top health news for the day:
Major setback for doctors, Still liable under Consumer Protection Act
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court has refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in the case of Indian Medical Association v VP Shantha, which brought medical professionals under the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (as re-enacted in 2019).
Although earlier this year a two-judge bench of the Apex Court had observed that the 1995 judgment required reconsideration, the three-judge bench disposed of the reference made against the 1995 order, observing that it was unnecessary.
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Doctor, nurse booked for cannula insertion pricks, patient alleges they were intoxicated
A doctor and nurse have been booked for cannula injury in a strange medical negligence case. While the patient has claimed that the doctor was drunk and cannula was repeatedly inserted incorrectly causing pricks, the hospital has responded that it was a simple case where the staff could not find the vein.
In her complaint, the patient claimed that the doctor and nurse were in a drunken state and poked her multiple times with the needle in search of a vein for the saline drip which she said left her with injuries on her hand. She also claimed that the doctor and the nurse misbehaved with her during her treatment.
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HC criticises govt doctors for choosing private practice over government duties
While considering a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aimed to address the shortcomings in public health service across the State, the Chhattisgarh High Court recently expressed grave concern over the failure of the Government doctors in the State to adhere to the prescribed government guidelines.
The HC bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru took cognisance of the issue after a newspaper report alleged that more than half of the government-appointed doctors in Chhattisgarh were neglecting their duties in district hospitals as they were engaged in private practice of their own, Law Trend has reported.
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18-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide in hostel, Family claims mental pressure from coaching institute
In an unfortunate incident, an 18-year-old medical aspirant preparing for the NEET entrance exam at a private coaching institute in Patia allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan in her hostel room
According to family members, the deceased girl from Salepur, Cuttack district, a Plus II science student was preparing for NEET at a private institute in Bhubaneswar over the last 18 months. They alleged that their daughter was unable to handle the pressure of her studies following which she fell into depression. They claimed that she suffered extreme mental pressure from the coaching centre.
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