Medical negligence: Chennai Apollo Hospital, doctors fined ₹30 lakh 

The NCDRC was hearing a case of negligence by the hospital staff in providing post-operative care to a patient after a surgery in April 2015.

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has imposed a fine of ₹30 lakh on Apollo Specialty Hospital, Chennai, and its two doctors for medical negligence. The case pertains to the April 2015 death of a patient, who did not regain consciousness after spinal surgery. The NCDRC underlined that there was “clear negligent conduct” by the spine surgeon and the anaesthetist.

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