Hospitals, doctors liable for medical negligence only when failing to meet competency standards: Consumer Court relief to doctor
The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Punjab, Chandigarh, has set aside a District Commission's order against Garg Hospital and its doctor, observing that medical practitioners and hospitals can be held liable only if their actions fall below the standards expected of reasonably competent professionals in their field.The District Commission's order had directed Garg Hospital and...
The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Punjab, Chandigarh, has set aside a District Commission's order against Garg Hospital and its doctor, observing that medical practitioners and hospitals can be held liable only if their actions fall below the standards expected of reasonably competent professionals in their field.
The District Commission's order had directed Garg Hospital and its doctor to compensate Rs 28,500 for alleged negligence, improper treatment and charging exorbitantly from newborns admitted to Garg Hospital on being referred by Rajiv Hospital without the consent of the newborn children's parents.
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