Telangana Hospital, surgeon directed to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation for negligence

A city-based Private Hospital and one of its doctors were recently directed by the District Consumer Court to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to a patient, who had to seek treatment at another hospital after undergoing fasciotomy at the hospital.The patient was diagnosed with compartment syndrome at Apollo Hospital, where he had to seek further treatment. Holding the treating hospital negligent, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Karimnagar directed the Renee Hospital and its doctor- Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon to pay Rs 2.5 Lakh compensation.For more information, click on the link below:Patient Suffers Compartment Syndrome After Fasciotomy: Telangana Hospital, Surgeon slapped Compensation for negligence