Alleged medical negligence in Bariatric surgery: NCDRC exonerates Chennai hospital, doctor

Published On 2022-12-05 13:15 GMT | Update On 2022-12-05 13:15 GMT

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has exonerated a doctor and a Chennai hospital from charges of medical negligence in obesity treatment by Bariatric Surgery of a patient who eventually died.

Presiding Member, Dr S. M Kantikar dismissed the case of medical negligence against Life Line Hospital and the doctor noting that the deceased patient's father, who prayed compensation of Rs 6 crore as punitive damages, failed to prove his case.

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Alleged Medical Negligence In Bariatric Surgery: Forum Exonerates Chennai Hospital, Doctor, Dismisses Rs 6 Crore Compensation Case

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Alleged medical negligence in Bariatric surgery: NCDRC exonerates Chennai hospital, doctor

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