The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated a UP-based hospital and the doctor from allegations of medical negligence following a patient’s death, while modifying the compensation previously awarded by the State Consumer Commission. The Apex Consumer Court ruled that there was no deficiency in medical care and reduced the compensation from Rs. 12,92,035 with 9% interest to a lumpsum amount of Rs.
5,00,000, in addition to the amount already deposited with interest, which was to be released to the complainant, the deceased’s mother. The case dates back to 2000, when the patient sustained cut injuries to the thighs and face and was initially treated at one of the hospitals in Mirzapur, before being referred to another Hospital in Varanasi. The complainants alleged a delay of 4.5 hours in reaching the hospital, significant blood loss, and post-operative…
