The MedLegal Times

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A sorry saga of an unqualified nursing-home owner, qualified doctor and patient’s death
Posted On: May 01, 2022

“This case is a perfect example of malaise which plagues numerous nursing homes run by unscrupulous persons who claim / project themselves as qualified doctors and lure the gullible citizens into their trap, and qualified doctors by associating themselves with such individuals promote such nefarious activities”.
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Complications or constipation?
Posted On: May 01, 2022

A young boy was taken by his parents to a doctor. His complaint was frequently recurring abdominal pain.
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Delay costs everyone dearly
Posted On: May 01, 2022

The patient was under antenatal care of a hospital. At around 9PM she was admitted with labour pain. The gynaecologist was not present at the hospital, however, on-duty doctor was constantly monitory the patient.
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Ex-cop’s ‘misconceptions’ arrested by the court
Posted On: May 01, 2022

The patient, a septuagenarian retired IPS officer, fell down from stairs at his residence. He was rushed to a reputed hospital where tests revealed fractured acetabulum.
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Faulty equipment, not necessarily hospital’s fault
Posted On: May 01, 2022

Is non-availability of critical care equipment and OT considered negligence, especially if a hospital is multi-bedded and privately run? Not in such cases.
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