NCDRC exonerates Ophthalmologist, Eye Hospital from charges of medical negligence during cataract surgery - Video

Setting aside the orders of both the District Forum and the State Commission, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated a Delhi-based ophthalmologist and an Eye Centre from charges of medical negligence during cataract surgery.

It had been alleged by the complainant that she had developed post cataract Endophthalmitis due to alleged negligence during cataract surgery.

However, after perusing the medical record and the expert opinion Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, the top consumer court exonerated both the doctor and the hospital and noted, "Both the for a didn't consider the medical grounds and the evidence, erred to hold Petitioner liable for medical negligence. In our view, it is a material irregularity apparent on record."

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No Medical Negligence During Cataract Surgery: NCDRC Exonerates Ophthalmologist, Eye Hospital