Medical Negligence

Medical negligence cases crawl in Karnataka consumer courts

As of September 30, 259 such cases of alleged medical negligence — 73 appeals and 186 complaints — are pending, out of 1,285 complaints or appeals of medical negligence filed before the commission since its inception in 1989.

18 November 2024, 03:25 IST

Medical negligence cases crawl in Karnataka consumer courts

18 November 2024, 03:25 IST

Doctors fear new criminal laws' language on 'medical negligence'; IMA threatens strike

IMA has launched a campaign seeking exemption from criminal prosecution over the core issue of the fear of imprisonment due to 'medical negligence' because of the language used in the new laws in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

09 July 2024, 16:20 IST

Doctors fear new criminal laws' language on 'medical negligence'; IMA threatens strike

09 July 2024, 16:20 IST

Bengaluru: 25 medical negligence FIRs since 2015, not one conviction

Among the cases were botched cataract surgeries at the government-run Minto Eye Hospital in 2019. Some cases resulting in deaths were reported from private hospitals.

08 July 2024, 00:36 IST

Bengaluru: 25 medical negligence FIRs since 2015, not one conviction

08 July 2024, 00:36 IST

Protective provision under BNS be invoked for alleged medical negligence: IMA urges PM

The IMA pointed out that there is no criminal intent (mens rhea) on the part of a doctor while treating a patient and there is no negligence to attract criminal prosecution.

05 July 2024, 12:30 IST

Protective provision under BNS be invoked for alleged medical negligence: IMA urges PM

05 July 2024, 12:30 IST

Kerala hospital denies negligence claims after patient alleges he was fitted with wrong implant

Dismissing the allegations as 'baseless,' the hospital said that the patient was given the standard treatment and surgery typically administered for this type of fracture.

19 May 2024, 11:47 IST

Kerala hospital denies negligence claims after patient alleges he was fitted with wrong implant

19 May 2024, 11:47 IST

Surgery performed on kid's tongue instead of finger, doctor suspended

The incident took place at Kozhikode government medical college hospital which is already facing other instances of medical negligence.

16 May 2024, 10:46 IST

Surgery performed on kid's tongue instead of finger, doctor suspended

16 May 2024, 10:46 IST

Spacing out surgeries could’ve saved Pavagad women: DHO

After preliminary investigations, the district health department has terminated the services of one doctor and two support staff under the National Health Mission.

28 February 2024, 03:06 IST

Spacing out surgeries could’ve saved Pavagad women: DHO

28 February 2024, 03:06 IST

Doctors, nurses charge-sheeted in Kerala medical negligence case

Section 338 of the Indian Penal Code was invoked against the accused in the case where a surgical forceps was left in the abdomen of a woman.

28 December 2023, 14:36 IST

Doctors, nurses charge-sheeted in Kerala medical negligence case

28 December 2023, 14:36 IST

Infant with head injuries dies at NIMHANS, parents allege delay in treatment

The boy’s parents have alleged that they were made to wait for over one hour at NIMHANS to admit him.

30 November 2023, 14:09 IST

Infant with head injuries dies at NIMHANS, parents allege delay in treatment

30 November 2023, 14:09 IST

Doctors circumcise child brought in for tongue surgery

A detailed report of the matter will be sent to the government

26 June 2023, 07:54 IST

Doctors perform circumcision instead of tongue surgery on 2.5-year-old; UP hospital's license suspended

Doctors circumcise child brought in for tongue surgery

26 June 2023, 07:54 IST