NCDRC Dismisses Medical Negligence Claim Against Kims Al-Shifa Hospital
1 week, 6 days ago

NCDRC Dismisses Medical Negligence Claim Against Kims Al-Shifa Hospital

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by AVM J. Rajendra allowed a revision petition by the hospital and overturned the State Commission's order of deficiency in service by the hospital. The doctor assured her of a normal delivery but admitted her to Kims Al-Shifa Hospital when the due date passed without labor pains. Contentions of the Opposite Party The doctor and hospital denied all allegations, stating that the complainant did not experience labor pains past the expected delivery date, so labor induction was recommended to prevent fetal distress. The doctor and hospital denied claims of a mismatched blood transfusion, explaining that her husband initially provided the wrong blood group.

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Negligence In Medical Field Is Judged By Whether Injury Resulted From Negligent Act: NCDRC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Negligence In Medical Field Is Judged By Whether Injury Resulted From Negligent Act: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Justice Ram Surat Maurya and Mr. Bharatkumar Pandya, held that medical negligence is not proven by a lack of care or an error in judgment if the doctor follows an acceptable practice, even if a better alternative exists. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant suffered a high fever and was diagnosed …

Misleading Statements Or Representations Must Be Shown To Prove Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Misleading Statements Or Representations Must Be Shown To Prove Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, held that to establish a case of unfair trade practice, it is necessary to demonstrate that false and misleading statements or representations were made. He filed a complaint with the District Forum, alleging that the mandatory registration fee is an unfair trade practice designed to extract money from …

Doctors Cannot Be Deemed Negligent For Choosing One Acceptable Medical Procedure Over Another, Even If Outcome Is Unfavorable: NCDRC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctors Cannot Be Deemed Negligent For Choosing One Acceptable Medical Procedure Over Another, Even If Outcome Is Unfavorable: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, held that medical opinions may vary on the appropriate course of action for treating a patient, but if a doctor follows acceptable medical practices and the court determines that they provided care with due skill and diligence, it is challenging to deem the doctor negligent even if the …

Overcrowded Wards Or Doctors' Overtime Duties Can’t Justify Medical Negligence, NCDRC Holds Safdarjung Hospital Liable
1 year, 4 months ago

Overcrowded Wards Or Doctors' Overtime Duties Can’t Justify Medical Negligence, NCDRC Holds Safdarjung Hospital Liable

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Recently, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi bench comprising of Justice Ram Surat Ram Maurya has held Safdarjung Hospital guilty of medical negligence and directed the hospital to pay Rs. The NCDRC emphasized that overcrowded wards and doctors' overtime duties were not acceptable excuses for medical negligence. The State Commission allowed the complaint filed by the husband and …

NCDRC: Medical Negligence Is Not Automatically Presumed Against The Medical Professional If The Treatment Fails
1 year, 9 months ago

NCDRC: Medical Negligence Is Not Automatically Presumed Against The Medical Professional If The Treatment Fails

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The National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission bench comprising presiding member, Dr. S.M. After one day, the Pink City Heart and General Hospital performed a test which revealed Heart attack and in haste, the deceased patient was shifted to Dana Shivam Heart and Super Specialty Hospital without ambulance. The State Commission placed medical negligence and carelessness on part of Pink City …

Doctor Liable For Negligence, NCDRC Confirms The Order Of The State Commission
1 year, 9 months ago

Doctor Liable For Negligence, NCDRC Confirms The Order Of The State Commission

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A single bench of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, of Dr. S.S. Kantikar in a Revision Petition, has confirmed the Order passed by the District Forum and State Commission. Aggrieved by order of the District Forum, the Doctor filed an Appeal before the State Commission, Lucknow, U.P. Aggrieved by the Order of the State Commission, the Doctor filed a Revision …

Medical Professionals Cannot Be Held Negligent Merely Because The Treatment Is Not Successful Or Patient Dies During Surgery: Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Medical Professionals Cannot Be Held Negligent Merely Because The Treatment Is Not Successful Or Patient Dies During Surgery: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that a medical professional cannot be held negligent merely because the treatment is not successful or the patient dies during surgery.To indicate negligence, the bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and AS Bopanna said, there should be material available on record or else appropriate medical evidence should be tendered. The Supreme Court observed that a medical professional …

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