Rs 5 lakh compensation slapped on Fortis Hospital, Gastroenterologist for negligence, deficiency in service during Choledocholithiasis treatment
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Holding Fortis Hospital and its Gastroenterologist guilty of gross negligence, dereliction of duty and deficiency of service while providing treatment for Choledocholithiasis, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Kangra recently directed them to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to the patient.
"The complainant, who had gone to Fortis Hospital during Covid-19 period for the treatment of Choledocholithiasis, was not treated properly and was subjected to another ERCP procedure in the month of August, 2021. Thus, the opposite parties are liable to pay a hefty compensation to the complainant for act of dereliction," opined the District Consumer Court.
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