The rise of social media over these years has resulted in a complimentary rise in the number of articles and events that now come before us, offering us a huge gamut of tragic deaths and complications across hospitals not just in India, but across the globe. One thing that does stand out though is how in India the emotional aspect of the news article often cloaks the factual aspects of the case. Yes, in almost every case, there is a death involved of a loved one but to assign the words “medical negligence” to every case is not just superfluous but, as the years have gone by, extremely detrimental to future patients as well.
What Constitutes Medical Negligence? When a patient comes to a hospital or doctor, they expect to receive medical treatment befitting the skill and knowledge of the concerned doctors and healthcare workers and secondly, that there will be no harm done to them due to…
