Subsequently, a medical board at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, examined the medical records and dismissed the case without taking testimonies from the family. Saha was awarded a compensation of ₹11 crore, the highest amount in a medical negligence case in India. Saha says that he has “absolutely no doubt” that the lack of cooperation from the medical community is a major factor for the rising incidence of “medical negligence” in India. In 2001, he set up People for Better Treatment, an NGO that works with victims of medical negligence. They will hold a press briefing to announce the formal launch of their pressure group for sustained advocacy against medical negligence and malpratice.

Source: The Hindu May 25, 2018 18:45 UTC