PGI Chandigarh absolved of medical negligence

During the hearing, the petitioner contended that requisite medical treatment under such circumstances could not be afforded to the petitioner’s sister. As a result, she passed away.

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In response to these allegations, the hospital authorities stated that patients were treated on merits as per their illness and symptoms, and not on the strength of recommendations. Despite she was shifted outside the ESOPD, she was monitored thoroughly.

Noting the submissions and allegations made before the bench, Justice Dhindsa asserted there was no merit in the prayer in the considered view of the court, reports Tribune

The judge noted that the complaint was considered by the Chairman, Public Grievances Redressal Committee, PGI who clearly refuted to the claim that any “patient was shifted outside the ESOPD on recommendations.”

Ultimately, the HC dismissed the plea and stated

 “In the report, the ground reality in the PGI has also been depicted stating that the ESOPD is overcrowded all the time. The infrastructure in terms of equipment space and manpower is under great stress. Despite the best efforts made by doctors and keeping in view the limited resources casualties do occur. There would be no occasion for this court to disbelieve the contents…,”

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