Arup was diagnosed with appendicitis by his GP and hence he visited Midland Nursing Home where Dr. Rayperformed laparoscopic appendectomy. The surgery didn’t do any good to Arup. He suffered severe pain after it and visited Dr. Ray again who prescribed some medicines. Even the change in medicines didn’t work and that made Arup change the doctor.

He visited Dr. Banerjeewho prescribed medicines, again to no avail. Arup’s condition worsened. Pus and blood started oozing out from the navel. 

After a prominent case of alleged medical negligence placed the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in the crosshairs of the state human rights commission, the civic body has initiated a bid to improve health services at corporation-run medical establishments.

Citing from relevant, current and accepted medical literature can help healthcare providers when facing a case of medical negligence. This story is an example of the fact.

Mamoni, a polio affected patient, had approached National Institute for Orthopedically Handicapped for fixation of Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (HKAFO).

Sarita, on the advice of her doctor, approached Kosturi Ultra Sound clinic for ultrasonography (USG) of her abdomen which reported that she had appendicitis. She went back to the doctor with the report who in turn referred her to a surgeon.

Following standard protocol such as informing the patient and relatives about known complications of an intervention, ensuring availability of equipment to manage the complications and to provide pre and post-operative care is a must for healthcare providers.

When Doug Hewer found a lump on his neck more than three years ago, he did what most people would: He called his family doctor to have a look.

This is an interesting case and even perhaps a lesson in proper record keeping.

Santosh Devi had visited Kailash Hospital & Research Centre with complains of abdominal pain, vomiting, motions and headache.