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Health Ministry revises CGHS rates, simplifies referral process
In a move that is likely to be proved beneficial for both the patients and the hospitals, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to revise the CGHS package rates for all CGHS beneficiaries and simplified the process of referral under CGHS for the benefit of its employees.
The Union Health Department has taken this decision after duly examining the demands from stakeholders and also after considering the increase in costs of various components of health care.
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Health Ministry Revises CGHS Rates, Simplifies Referral Process, Details
NMC finds anomalies in qualification of Delhi doctor accused of negligence
Scrutiny into the PG degrees of 2 senior doctors of Fortis Hospital has revealed that one of the two doctors, accused of medical negligence due to which a newborn fell into a vegetative state, does not have recognised qualification to be called a child specialist. Even the additional qualification of another doctor making him a neonatologist is not available with the NMC and requested the court to get it from the Delhi Medical Council (DMC). The information on these anomalies was recently submitted by the National Medical Commission (NMC) to the Delhi High Court.
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Negligence in treating cancer patient: Woodlands Hospital, Oncologist, Anaesthetist slapped Rs 60 lakh compensation
Holding medical negligence during the treatment of a cancer patient, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed Kolkata-based Woodlands hospital, its oncologist, and anesthetist to pay Rs 60 lakh compensation to the family of the patient, who died during treatment.
"The entire amount shall be paid within six weeks from today, failing which the concerned opposite parties shall be liable to pay 8% p.a. interest till its realization. In addition, the hospital shall pay Rs. 2 lac towards litigation charges," the NCDRC bench of Dr. SM Kantikar mentioned in the order.
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