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Gynaecologists and Obstetricians need to exercise extra caution when consulting patients with history of obstetric complications. And it is advisable to treat such patients in person rather than giving telephonic advice.
It is important to stay updated on information about banned drugs and reversal orders on such drugs by relevant authorities. This diligence can greatly help healthcare providers, as this case exemplifies.
Jaya had reached menopause age but was hopeful for a child, hence approached IVF specialist Dr. Chelani.
Most healthcare practitioners would know that they are bound to record clinical findings and not doing so amounts to medical negligence. Yet, several cases are reported on this aspect, this being one of those.
Doctors’ failure to attend hospitalized patient and failure to re-hospitalize them in appropriate cases, are both instances of negligence.
Hospitals and doctors must be careful when they communicate with patients in writing. And once any commitment is made in black and white, it must be fulfilled at all cost.