The Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) registered 329 cases against doctors from districts across the state between 2012 and 2017. However, of these, only 33 cases have been proven. Also, the nature of most complaints points to the failure of the doctor/hospital in managing a complication or complaints stemming from medical negligence on the part of the doctor.

Furnishing data sought by TOI, KMC officials said that compared to other districts, awareness about KMC and healthcare complications is more in Bengaluru, because of which most cases have been registered in the city (200) in the said period. Source: Times of India Share your opinion.