Health Bulletin 21/ October/ 2024
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No medical negligence in administering anaesthesia: Consumer Court exonerates UP hospital, Doctors
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated a UP-based hospital and its two doctors from allegations of medical negligence while administering anaesthesia to a patient before conducting a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Even though, the State Commission had directed them to pay a hefty compensation to the patient who lost sensation in her right leg and faced permanent disability, the Apex Consumer Court exonerated them relying on the MRI report and the expert opinion given by SGPGI.
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Apollo Hospital cleared of allegations of inflating medical bills
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Mumbai Suburban Additional recently dismissed a complaint against Apollo Spectra Hospital in Chembur for allegedly charging an inflated bill for a minor foot surgery.
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