This is when doctors should not treat the patient

Issue - July - 2024, Posted On: 01 July 2024

Doctors and hospitals are legally bound to refer patients to another doctor / specialist / higher centre if treatment / procedure falls beyond the expertise or, if necessary, equipment / infrastructure is not available during the course of treatment / procedure. A doctor was recently held negligent for failing to adhere to this legal tenet.

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