Editorial Team
... Read More
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy.
Written By: Editorial Team | Published : July 4, 2014 11:47 AM IST
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has asked a Chandigarh-based private doctor to pay Rs 70 lakh to a 17-year-old boy. The boy had his left leg amputated due to the doctor's negligence during the treatment of his fractured limb in the year 2003.
What is a 'medical accident'?
If something goes wrong during medical treatment, this is called a 'medical accident' or 'adverse event'. In some cases, complications are unavoidable risks of a treatment. For example, if an elderly patient chooses to undergo a heart bypass surgery, he and his family should understand that this is a risky procedure, and complications can occur, no matter how careful or competent the doctor is.
What is clinical negligence?
'Clinical negligence' is the legal term used to describe a medical accident where a patient has been harmed, not because of a complication that could not have been avoided, but because a doctor did not deliver the proper standard of care.
It doesn't always mean that the doctor handling the procedure was incompetent it just means that he made a mistake that he shouldn't have.
Clinical negligence may include:
Clinical negligence can also include not doing things that should be done, such as:
When you have a complaint
Inform the doctor that you would like answers to questions about your care. Be firm but also be polite. Next, have a strategy in hand. Think through all your questions and write them all down. Run these past your patient-advocate. Inform the hospital in advance that a friend will accompany you to this meeting in order to help you understand the medical issues. Read more about Medical negligence how to get justice
With inputs from PTI
You may also like to read:
For more articles on diseases & conditions , visit our diseases & conditions section. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates! For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. And to join discussions on health topics of your choice, visit our forum.
