Patient died due to medical negligence during blood transfusion: Hospital, 3 doctors directed to pay Rs 20 lakh as compensation - Video
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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Coimbatore recently directed a hospital and three doctors to pay Rs 20 lakh as compensation to a man, whose wife died due to medical negligence during a blood transfusion.
While considering the matter, the consumer court observed that proper informed consent was not obtained and required tests were not conducted before the transfusion and even though the patient complained of body pain, the transfusion was not immediately stopped. Following the transfusion, the patient developed TRALI (Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury) and consequently died.
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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.
