Seema had several bouts of vomiting and breathlessness and approached Dr. Chanana, a consulting cardiologist. After an Eco-Cardiogram and Doppler study, the doctor advised for a Closed Mitral Valvotomy (CMV).

A fall in Lakshmanswamy's hypoglycaemic level resulted in hernia of the disc L-4 in the lumbar column. He wore a L.S. belt, used traction and took medical treatment from a local specialist but to no avail. 

In a jaw-breaking turn of events, literally, Arun approached the Maharashtra State Commission alleging Dr. Karmarkar of inserting second-hand dental implants at his hospital that caused him severe pain and damaged the jaw bone and nerves on the right side. 

Darshan Singh was admitted to Pragma hospital on 14th November where he was diagnosed as a case of Dengue by Dr. Kansal.

Jagdish, a retired central government employee, slipped and fractured the femur and was admitted to B.A.R.C. hospital under the care of Dr. Nair and Dr. Khandekar on 17th May. 

The patient is responsible to follow doctor's advice for check-ups and treatment, especially after a complicated surgery. Can the doctor be held for post-operative complications owing to patient's unwillingness or negligence in following the treatment protocol? Certainly not!

Correct and timely diagnosis is pivotal to a successful treatment; any doctor will vouch for this fact. But there are instances where, despite suspicions, a doctor prefers to wait and watch. This may lead the patient to OT and doctor to the court, as this case will show.