medical negligence

Medical negligence: Max Hospital probe to conclude on Monday

The investigation into the issue of medical negligence by Delhi`s Max hospital is expected to conclude by tomorrow and the findings are expected to be shared thereafter, the hospital authorities informed today.

Dec 03, 2017, 16:01 PM IST

Delhi hospital gives 'dead' twins to family, one found alive later

The hospital authority handed over two-newborn twins to the family declaring both dead. However, one of them later was found alive.

Dec 01, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

Medical negligence: Doctors leave surgical scissors inside man's stomach

Upon examination, an X-ray revealed the surgical device lying inside his stomach and he was immediately operated upon once again.

Oct 31, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

9-year-old blood cancer patient tests positive for HIV post transfusion, probe ordered

The minister said the state government would bear all expenses for further treatment of the girl.

Sep 16, 2017, 17:01 PM IST

Rajasthan: Nurse removed after found guilty of medical negligence

Days after a woman gave birth to a child outside a state-run hospital in Jaipur, a nurse was removed after she was found guilty of medical negligence, following an enquiry ordered by the state government.

Aug 03, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

Oxygen supply cut claims lives of 17 patients at Indore's MY Hospital

The hospital administration has refuted the claims that the deaths were caused by lack of oxygen or "any other negligence".

Jun 23, 2017, 10:45 AM IST

Delhi hospital asked to deposit Rs 30 lakh for medical negligence

The Commission, while dismissing the appeal of Shree Jeewan Hospital in north Delhi, upheld the district forum's order asking the hospital to give Rs three lakh to north-east Delhi resident Rubina.

Jun 11, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Haryana govt sets up medical boards to decide complaints of negligence

The District Medical Boards for Negligence would consist of a district civil surgeon as chairperson and have a principal medical officer or medical superintendent of a district hospital as a member secretary.

Jun 04, 2017, 22:19 PM IST

NGO calls for fast-track courts in medical negligence cases

The People for Better Treatment submitted a memorandum to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to seek amendment in the said Act of 1986 to check long delays in such cases.

May 28, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

Stringent Bengal law to curb private hospitals' huge bills, penalise negligence

Welcoming the West Bengal Clinical Establishments (Registration, Regulation and Transparency) Bill, 2017 for the "pro-patient" culpable homicide charge for gross medical negligence, People for Better Treatment (PBT) on Friday called for an amendment to the bill to include government hospitals as well under its ambit, failing which the organisation would legally challenge the bill.

Mar 04, 2017, 00:34 AM IST

Bihar youth loses sensation in hand post surgery, alleges medical negligence

A Bihar youth's dreams of joining the Indian Army lay shattered after he lost sensation in his left hand owing to "medical negligence" following a surgery performed by a city doctor, his family claimed on Saturday.

Sep 25, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Horrific! 8-year-old boy dead after being administered nitrous oxide instead of oxygen!

The operation theatre has been sealed post Ayush's death and the hospital has been called out for its negligence. An FIR has also been lodged.

May 30, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

Watch Video: Medical staff shamelessly dance, enjoy at wedding party in hospital, patients suffer

Leaving patients at the mercy of attendants, staff of a Bulandshahr hospital was seen enjoying a marriage party inside the premises. 

Mar 01, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Maharashtra: Negligence at eye camp; 32 suffer pain, loss of vision

An eye check-up camp in Maharashtra, near Mumbai, takes two people eyesight. Two of the involved doctors are suspended in this incident.

Nov 06, 2015, 13:51 PM IST

Allegation of negligence against Sir Sunderlal hosp after woman, 9-yr-old daughter die

A woman and her nine-year-old daughter passed away at Sir Sunderlal Hospital (SSH) of BHU of a suspected liver ailment following which allegations of medical negligence were levelled against its staff, prompting hospital authorities to launch an inquiry into the matter.

Sep 21, 2015, 08:13 AM IST