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The
patient was initially diagnosed as having Tuberculosis and treatment
was given. However later on the basis of other symptoms it was found
that he had Jaundice. Allegation that the hospital and attending
doctors were negligent in their treatment and diagnosis. Complaint
was held to be maintainable. (1993 Consumer Claims Journal 198)
NEGLIGECE
IN CONDUCTING OPERATION
Doctors
concerned did not conduct necessary tests at pre-operative stage
and conducted surgery without a neurosurgeon resulting in spinal
cord injury. Opposite parties could not explain why removal of benign
tumor in chest wall resulted in spinal cord injury. Opposite party
institute directed to pay Rs. 14,00,000/-as compensation. (1999
CCJ 1099) National Commission.
Complainant's
left hand became disabled during treatment. Damage to ulnar nerve
was caused during treatment for amoebic liver abscess. Complaint
held to be maintainable. Hospital was directed to pay Rs. 1,25,000/-
as compensation. (1999 CCJ 940) Chandigarh.
Death
of a patient at the time of operation. Opposite parties had anticipated
likely complications that might arise in a major surgery of an obese
patient with a rare blood group. Opposite parties directed to pay
Rs. 2,55,355/- as compensation. (1999 CCJ 391) National Commission
Foreign
body left inside after operation of leg which was removed by another
doctor. Opposite parties directed to pay Rs. 20,000/- as compensation.
(1999 CCJ 99) National Commission.
UNQUALIFIED
NURSE
Wrong
administration of injection caused paralysis of leg of a child and
the nurse who administered the injection was not qualified. Opposite
parties directed to pay Rs. 1,05,00/- as compensation and treatment
expenses.(1999 CCJ 960) Kerala.
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