It is ideal to present the opinion of a specialist when presenting an expert opinion in a case of medical negligence. The courts do not consider expert opinion of a doctor who may not belong to the branch / speciality, as this case demonstrates.
Debnath’s right leg was fractured in an unfortunate accident, and hence he approached Dr. Patra at Dreamland Nursing home. The doctor performed intramedullary nailing and discharged the patient four days after the procedure. However, the patient didn’t get any relief after the surgery and visited another doctor who advised a test to check haemoglobin level, which was reported below the normal level.