Fortis Hospital denies medical negligence allegations in woman's death
Fortis Hospital
New Delhi: Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh has denied allegations of medical negligence made by the family of a deceased patient, asserting that the patient was "possibly battling a complex neurological condition" and, despite receiving intensive care, her health deteriorated.
The hospital stated that the patient, Manasvi Gupta, received continuous care and monitoring from the multidisciplinary team throughout her treatment, but despite exhaustive medical efforts, her health declined, and she passed away.
In a statement issued on March 16, the hospital said, "Ms. Manasvi Gupta was admitted on March 10 due to severe fever and seizures, indicative of a complex neurological condition. Despite intensive care from our specialized medical team, including advanced respiratory and antimicrobial therapies, her medical complications worsened. Throughout her treatment, Ms. Gupta received continuous care and monitoring from our multidisciplinary team, which was equipped with the latest medical technology. All treatment decisions adhered to the highest standards of medical practice", news agency ANI reported.
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