Kerala hospital, 2 gynaecologists directed to pay Rs 82 lakh compensation for gross medical negligence - Video

Published On 2023-10-17T15:45:40+05:30 | Updated On 17 Oct 2023 3:45 PM IST

Overview

The Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SDRC) has directed a private hospital in Pathanamthitta and two gynaecologists to pay a compensation of Rs 82 lakh to a child and his parents for gross medical negligence, resulting in the child being born without lower limbs and hip.

A commission bench, comprising judicial members Ajith Kumar D. and Radhakrishnan K.R., was dealing with a complaint filed under section 12 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 by the patient and her husband against the private Kerala hospital and two doctors, alleging medical negligence leading to severe consequences for their child.

For more details, check out the link given below:

Failure To Detect Foetal Anomaly: Kerala Gynaecologists, Hospital Slapped Rs 82 Lakh Compensation

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