NCDRC exonerates Odisha-based hospital accused of medical negligence while providing treatment to snake bite injury patient

Observing that expert opinion plays a vital role in determining negligence, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated an Odisha-based hospital accused of medical negligence while providing treatment to a patient suffering from a snake bite injury.
During her treatment at the hospital, the patient developed gangrene on her right thumb, which was amputated consequently. Even though the patient alleged negligence by the hospital, the Apex Consumer Court noted that there was no expert opinion that was brought on record.
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