No medical negligence: Medanta Hospital, Cardiologist gets Rs 2.78 crore relief - Video
|
Overview
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently reiterated the Supreme Court's observations that while an action for negligence can certainly be maintained, there should be no harassment of doctors merely because their treatment was unsuccessful. With this observation, the Apex Consumer Court exonerated Medanta Hospital and its Cardiologist from the allegations of medical negligence during Pacemaker Implantation.
The history of the case goes back to 2016 when the patient was admitted at Medanta, The Medicity for planned and Elective Procedure of Pacemaker implantation. A detailed examination was conducted. However, the doctor and duty nurse did not find any abnormality in the patient.
For more information click on the link below:
Speakers
Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.