Premature newborn's hand amputated: Hospital, Doctor slapped Rs 45 lakh compensation for negligence - Video
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Overview
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Amritsar recently directed a private hospital and its doctor to pay Rs 45 lakh compensation and Rs 1 Lakh legal cost to a man for alleged medical negligence while providing treatment to his newborn child.
After being born prematurely, the child was admitted to the hospital as he was suffering from a low oxygen level. However, during treatment, gangrene formed in his right hand leading to the amputation of the hand at PGI Chandigarh.
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With a graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Yakshi Chugh embarked on a journey to explore the dynamic intersection of media and healthcare. In 2024, she joined Medical Dialogues, driven by a passion to enhance healthcare journalism and deliver insightful, impactful content to readers.
