Gynaecologist, Paediatric surgeon ordered to pay Rs 50 lakh for amputation of newborn's leg
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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently directed two doctors belonging to two private hospitals in Patna to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to a woman for medical negligence leading to the amputation of her newborn son's leg.
After being treated for chest infection and breathing problems, initially, the child's condition stabilized. However, soon afterwards, the complainant noted discolouration of the child's left foot. Ultimately, the newborn was transferred to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where the leg had to be amputated.
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