Shyam Sunder had intense abdominal pain and hence visited Dr. De who performed a USG that reported Empyema – Gall Bladder. The doctor performed open Cholecystectomy and discharged Shyam Sunder three days later. It seemed that the pain didn’t want to leave him alone.

Healthcare practitioners can make errors in judgement but can never afford to fail in following proper protocol before performing any procedure.

Mr. & Mrs. Raji were elated as they were expecting a second child. 

It is always advisable that doctors confirm patient’s condition with proper investigations rather than relying only on symptoms. It can be fatal for the patient and cause damage to a doctor’s reputation too.

It is unsure why doctors don’t follow accepted standard of practice in many cases. Is it leniency or lack of proper knowledge? You decide.

Ms. Singh, a terminally ill patient of 66 years with multiple health problems was admitted to Silver Oaks Hospital with complain of loose motions and swelling of lower limbs. She was treated with multiple antibiotics and was also given dialysis and respiratory support to manage her other health conditions.

The West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) directed BM Birla Heart Research Centre (BMBHRC) to pay Rs 20 lakh as compensation to the family of a patient who died during treatment. The commission took up the case after Koushil Pal, the patient's son, knocked its doors.

Are hospitals and doctors not registered with relevant allopathic systems and bodies allowed to practice and treat patients? Certainly not. The courts too don’t take such instances lightly, as this case demonstrates.

Sukhdev, an advocate by profession, visited Dr. Mathur for a niggling eye problem. The doctor diagnosed an old retinal detachment (RD) in the left eye along with a squint and performed a squint corrective operation. Sukhdev was discharged a day after the operation. Unhappy with the procedure, Sukhdev visited a couple of other hospitals, but to no avail.

Suraj was suffering from sick sinus syndrome and approached Dr. Gambhir who suggested that a pacemaker needs to be fitted. Agreeing to the doctor’s advice, Surajgot admitted to the hospital. Surprisingly, the doctor started the procedure before the device was obtained from manufacturer! The doctor waited but had to stitch Suraj back as the device didn’t arrive on time.