The District Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum, Bhopal, has given relief to Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) in a case alleging medical negligence leading to a patient’s death after angioplasty. The forum ruled that the complainants failed to establish any deficiency in service. It held that pulmonary edema existed prior to admission.
District Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum, Bhopal, in its order, said that complainants have not been able to establish any deficiency in service in the instant matter against the Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre(BMHRC).
As per order, wife of appellant complained of chest pain on June 9, 2003 and consulted a family doctor in Hoshangabad. She was given treatment under the guidance of Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre(BMHRC).
It is alleged that while shifting from ambulance, BMHRC employees dropped the patient, which led to development of pulmonary edema. On June 11, 2003 angiography and angioplasty were performed by BMHRC cardiologist. It is alleged that on June 16, 2003, the complainant was administered with ‘A-negative’ blood group, whereas blood group of patient was ‘A-positive’.
The expiry date of said blood, which was transfused was June 18, 2003. Due to said blood transfusion, condition of patient deteriorated. she finally died on June 27,2003.