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    Negligence in treating cancer patient: Woodlands Hospital, Oncologist, Anaesthetist slapped Rs 60 lakh compensation

    Negligence in treating cancer patient: Woodlands Hospital, Oncologist, Anaesthetist slapped Rs 60 lakh compensation

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    New Delhi: Holding medical negligence during the treatment of a cancer patient, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed Kolkata-based Woodlands hospital, its oncologist, and anesthetist to pay Rs 60 lakh compensation to the family of the patient, who died during treatment. “The entire amount shall be paid within six weeks from today, failing […] More

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    Revisional power limited: NCDRC upholds order that found doctor, anaesthetist guilty of medical negligence

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    New Delhi: Clarifying that in a revision petition, the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) had the authority to interfere only if there had been a case of illegality, material irregularity or jurisdictional error, the apex consumer body upheld the State Commission’s award in favour of the patient who died due to medical negligence by […] More