Cotton left inside patient's body during C-Section, Hospital ordered to pay Rs 10.48 lakh - Video
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Holding negligence by the doctor at a civil hospital, an authority under the state government has been ordered to pay Rs 10.48 lakh compensation to a patient for medical negligence during C-section surgery. Filing the plea, the woman alleged that during the surgery, the treating doctor at the hospital left a cotton gauze inside her urinary bladder. While considering the plea filed by the woman, a local court directed the MD, Punjab Health Systems Corporation to pay the compensation along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum.
As per the latest media report by The Tribune, the patient was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Phase-VI, Mohali on January 31, 2015, for delivery. The doctor advised her to undergo a caesarian operation, which was performed on the same date and thereafter, she was discharged from the hospital on February 10, 2015.
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Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri
BDS, MDS
Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri is a medical correspondent with Medical Dialogues. She holds a BDS from Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and an MDS in Orthodontics from Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences. She regularly contributes articles on dental and general health topics, including fact checks, expert features, and public health updates. Her strong clinical and research background ensures depth and credibility in her writing.