Not following Government Guidelines issued by Health Department would constitute Medical Negligence: NCDRC

Niraj Kumar Sindhu & Anr. Vs Fortis Hospital & Anr. (NCDRC Delhi) Conclusion: In present facts of the case, the NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION (NCDRC) allowed the Revision Petition on the basis of ‘medical negligence’ as the Government Guidelines issued by Ministry of Health pertaining to Swine Flu was not followed properly which have resulted into death of the patient. Facts: In present facts of the case, the Revision Petition has been filed by the Petitioners/ Complainants against Respondents/ Opposite Parties challenging the impugned Order dated 14.08.2015 passe...